By Dan Walsh
Rosslare Harbour RNLI were alerted at the request of the Irish Coast Guard after a vigilant member of the public raised the alarm that a 22-ft yacht with one person onboard, appeared to be drifting towards rocks at the mouth of the Boatsafe adjacent to Rosslare Europort.
The volunteer lifeboat crew launched the all-weather lifeboat at 9.15am on Monday morning.
Upon arrival at the scene, the lifeboat crew assessed the situation and decided in consultation with the sailor that as they were unable to make any safe progress, the vessel would be towed to the nearest safe port.
Speaking following the call out, Tony Kehoe, Rosslare Harbour RNLI Launch Authority commended the member of the public who raised the alarm. “The member of the public’s actions was crucial in preventing a possible serious incident this morning and we commend him for his swift actions. We would remind anyone who sees someone or a vessel in trouble at sea, to never hesitate to call for help by dialling 999 or 112,” concluded Mr Kehoe.
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