RNLI thanks Condor Voyager for helping save French yacht crew in 'challenging conditions'
Following a distress call from the skipper's daughters shortly after 6:30pm yesterday, the St Malo-bound Condor Voyager offered assistance to the RNLI team as they tackled a heavy swell and force six winds during the rescue.
Condor crew launched their rescue boat and helped the RNLI provide immediate care for the skipper while also assessing an issue with the yacht's foresail.
Despite being unable to transfer the stricken skipper to the RNLI's all-weather boat due to the rough sea conditions, the skipper and those on board the yacht were guided back to St Helier under a reduced sail area, arriving at around 10pm.
The Condor Voyager then continued its journey to St Malo after it was decided that the yacht's skipper was well enough to travel.
Gibby Gordon, Coxswain for RNLI Jersey, said: "This was a great example of multiple vessels working together to help manage a mayday situation.
"We are extremely grateful to Condor Voyager and her crew who were first on scene and able to provide immediate assistance.
"Our volunteer crew were able to take over and provide ongoing casualty care and help manage a successful outcome for this family."
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