By Dan Walsh
At 12:10 pm on Monday, the Rosslare Harbour RNLI lifeboat crew were called by the Coast Guard to an incident two miles northeast of the Fundale Buoy off Carnsore Point.
Weather conditions at the time were good with a light wind and good visibility.
When the volunteer crew reached the scene they were informed by the crew that their outboard motor on their 24ft yacht had failed.
Having assessed the situation and given that the yacht could not make any safe onward progress, in consultation with the yacht crew, it was decided to attach a line and tow the vessel to the safety of the lifeboat pen in Rosslare Port.
The lifeboat and yacht arrived safely at 3pm.
Speaking following the call out, Rosslare Harbour RNLI Coxswain Keith Miller, stressed the importance of sailors having the necessary communications equipment onboard and wearing the proper safety equipment.
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