Porthcawl RNLI’s volunteer crew were paged by HM Coastguard following a call from a yacht which had suffered engine difficulties in Sandy Bay (Coney Beach). HM Coastguard requested the launch of the Atlantic 85 lifeboat in order to assess the situation.
The charity’s Atlantic 85 lifeboat Rose of the Shires was launched on service and once on scene the helm assessed the situation. The yacht was unable to dry out and given the fact the tide was receding the helm made the decision that the best way to assist the casualties and get them to safety was to take the vessel under tow into Porthcawl Marina.
In a coastal emergency dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.
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