By Dan Walsh
Two sailors raised the alarm after their 20-foot boat encountered engine difficulties and broke down north of Templetown Bay at Stonewall Bay, south of Duncannon, on Saturday afternoon.
Fethard RNLI were requested to launch their inshore D class lifeboat by the Irish Coast Guard at approximately 2.45 pm.
Weather conditions at the time were good with flat calm seas, a Force 1 south easterly wind with good visibility and some cloud.
On arrival, the crew observed that both onboard were wearing lifejackets and were safe and well. Having assessed the situation, a decision was made to tow the vessel to the nearest safe port at Passage East.
Speaking to WexfordLocal.com following the call out, Fethard RNLI Helm Mick Roche said; “The two onboard reacted as they should when they encountered engine problems and raised the alarm, and we would commend them for being prepared by having a means of communication and for wearing their lifejackets. Should you get into difficulty or see someone else in trouble, dial 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard,” he concluded.
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