By Dan Walsh
Rosslare Harbour and Kilmore Quay RNLI came to the aid of two crew aboard an 8-metre yacht which was in danger of breaking up in a force 7 to 8 north-easterly gale in Rosslare Port on Monday morning. The Rosslare Harbour all-weather lifeboat was launched at 8.15 am following a call from The Irish Coast Guard.
The yacht had developed engine failure earlier and its crew were forced to tie up at The Fisherman’s Wall in Rosslare Port. However, the yacht was fully exposed to the strong gales and was in danger of breaking up. Due to the adverse conditions at Rosslare Harbour, it was decided to attach a tow line and bring the vessel to the nearest available safe shelter which was Kilmore Quay marina.
The RNLI crew at Kilmore Quay launched and arrived on scene at Carnsore Point at 10.15am. The crews worked together to transfer the tow to the second lifeboat, relieving the Rosslare Harbour lifeboat crew to return to base. The boats made their way back to Kilmore Quay arriving just after midday without further incident.
The seas were rough in a force 7/8 North-Easterly gale. There was no rain. Visibility was good.
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