Life crew spring into action to rescue sailor from yacht in difficulty
On Tuesday, 24 June, Ballycotton RNLI Lifeboat was launched at 1.47pm at the request of Dublin Coast Guard, following a call for assistance from the skipper of a 14-metre yacht which had encountered difficulties due to strong onshore winds approximately one and a half miles from Ram Head.
Following a decision by Ballycotton RNLI's Local Operations Manager, Jerry Lynch, the station's all-weather Trent class lifeboat, The Austin Lidbury, was launched immediately.
Force 5 winds, a two-metre swell, and poor visibility made for challenging conditions as the lifeboat proceeded to the yacht's location, approximately 12 miles from Ballycotton.
The lifeboat arrived on scene at 2.25pm and the crew quickly established a tow line. With wind and tide in their favour, the lifeboat brought the yacht safely back to Ballycotton Harbour by 4.30pm.
Commenting on the callout, Ballycotton RNLI Coxswain Eolan Walsh said: "It was very fresh out there today, but thanks to the quick actions of the sailor, we were able to prevent the situation from deteriorating near the shore.
'We would remind everyone to follow appropriate water safety advice for their activity and to always carry a means of raising the alarm in case of emergency."
Coxswain Walsh was joined on the callout by volunteer crew members Eolan Breathnach, Mike Kenneally, Mike Hallahan, and Adrian Erangey. Following the rescue, the lifeboat was washed down and made ready for service once again.
If you see somebody in trouble on the water or along the coast, or think they are in trouble; Diall 999 or 112 or use VHF radio CH 16 and ask for the Coast Guard.
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