By Dan Walsh
A crew from Rosslare Harbour RNLI, the Irish Coast Guard helicopter crew of Rescue 117 based in Waterford and a fishing boat crew came to the aid of two people onboard a yacht which was taking on water in heavy seas 20 miles south east of Rosslare Europort.
The all-weather lifeboat was launched at 9.15am this morning (Tuesday) at the request of the Irish Coast Guard. The seas were heavy in a Force 6 south easterly wind at the time.
The volunteer crew once on scene assessed the situation and due to the yacht’s crew being unable to make safe onward progress, a decision was made to attach a towline.
The yacht was then brought back safely to Rosslare Europort, arriving at 1.15pm. Both crew members were safe and well.
Speaking following the call out, Alan Murphy, Rosslare Harbour RNLI Launch Authority, said; “We would like to commend the sailors for raising the alarm when they knew they were in difficulty, that is always the right thing to do, and we wish them well. We also want to thank our colleagues in Rescue 117 and the crew of the fishing boat. This is another example of excellent co-operation with emergency service colleagues and other vessels at sea in the area. And of course, thanks to our volunteer crew members for effecting a successful service in difficult conditions. Should you get into difficulty or see someone else in trouble, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.”
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