Oban RNLI called out into Storm Floris
Oban lifeboat was tasked just before 8.45am this morning as Storm Floris was intensifying to go to the aid of a yacht that had dragged its anchor and gone aground in Oban Bay northeast of Kerrera Marina.
The volunteer crew of the Shannon Class 13-50 The Campbell-Watson launched and were quickly on scene close to the entrance to the Bay.
A member of the marina team had spoken to the owner of the yacht who said they did not want to leave the yacht and were happy to remain on board until the vessel was lifted by the rising tide.
While on scene, the skipper of another yacht close by requested assistance as their anchor had dragged in the storm and they were concerned that their new mooring wasn’t safe and secure.
The skipper of this second boat requested to be taken on board the lifeboat in the rough conditions but then asked to be returned to their own boat. After making some adjustments to the mooring, the skipper told the lifeboat crew they were content that their vessel was now secure, and no further help was needed.
Note for editors
Oban is a busy station serving one of the largest stretches of coastline of any station in the UK, flanked by RNLI colleagues based at Tobermory, Islay and Campbeltown.
The Oban volunteer crew operate the Shannon Class All Weather lifeboat 13-50 The Campbell-Watson from our base at the South Pier on Gallanach Road, close to the CalMac ferry terminal.
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John Macgill, Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer for Oban RNLI on 07711 548672 or email [email protected]
Stephen Lawson, Volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer for Oban RNLI on 07776 340629 or email [email protected]
Natasha Rushby, Regional Communications Manager for Scotland, on 07826 900639 or [email protected]
Martin Macnamara, Regional Communications Lead for Scotland, on 07920 365929 or [email protected]
RNLI Press Office 01202 336789 or [email protected]
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