By Dan Walsh Arklow and Rosslare Harbour RNLI came to the aid of two sailors in the early hours of Wednesday morning after their 24ft yacht got into difficultly. The crew on the sailing vessel requested assistance after having mechanical failure and losing power 15 miles south of Arklow. Due to the location of theContinue reading “Sailors aided by Arklow and Rosslare lifeboats”
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Yacht crew rescued off Carnsore Point
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 theyContinue reading “Yacht crew rescued off Carnsore Point”
Yacht in trouble off Kilmuckridge
By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour RNLI has come to the assistance of a lone sailor who alerted the Irish Coast Guard that his yacht was in difficulty off the Kilmuckridge coast. Arriving on scene it was discovered that the yacht had developed engine trouble and, fortunately, the crew were able to fix the problem, andContinue reading “Yacht in trouble off Kilmuckridge”
RNLI pays tribute to Buddy Miller
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Buddy Miller, who served many years as a member of Rosslare Harbour RNLI and retired on September 30th 2002. He was aged 87 years. Tributes have been paid by Rosslare RNLI online. “It’s with great sadness that we learnt today of the passing of Bryan ‘Buddy’ MillerContinue reading “RNLI pays tribute to Buddy Miller”
4 young swimmers go to hospital
By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour RNLI lifeboat was launched at 5.30pm on Wednesday after four young swimmers were reported in difficulty near the Europort. The swimmers were located near the shore, and the crew responded promptly upon receiving the call, arriving at the scene within minutes. The swimmers were safely brought onboard and subsequently transportedContinue reading “4 young swimmers go to hospital”
Injured sailor off Rosslare coast
By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour RNLI came to the assistance of an injured crew member on a yacht one mile off Rosslare Europort on Monday. The all-weather lifeboat launched at 7.15pm following a request from the Irish Coast Guard. On arrival at the scene and having communicated with the crew of four and assessing theContinue reading “Injured sailor off Rosslare coast”
17ft craft with lone sailor on board rescued off The Lagoon
By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour RNLI and Carnsore/Rosslare Coast Guard came to the aid of a sailor on a 17ft pleasure craft which had developed mechanical problems on Saturday. The all-weather lifeboat was launched at 12.20pm, following a call from The Irish Coast Guard. The lone sailor aboard the vessel had called for assistance whenContinue reading “17ft craft with lone sailor on board rescued off The Lagoon”
Rosslare Harbour signs RNLI anniversary scroll
By Dan Walsh Rosslare Harbour RNLI is one of the latest lifeboat stations to be part of ‘Connecting our Communities’ for the search and rescue charity’s 200th anniversary, an event where a specially commissioned scroll travelling through RNLI communities, to be signed by representatives at each location. The scroll was signed by Jamie Ryan, RosslareContinue reading “Rosslare Harbour signs RNLI anniversary scroll”
Yacht crew brought to safety at Rosslare
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 wasContinue reading “Yacht crew brought to safety at Rosslare”
Strong gales threaten yacht safety
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 fromContinue reading “Strong gales threaten yacht safety”
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