Abersoch RNLI paged to assess a broken-down powerboat.
HM Coastguard paged the volunteer crew at 5.02pm Sunday 10 August to assess the situation following a report of a powerboat that had experienced mechanical problems at Porth Neigwl.
The ‘Peter & Ann Setten’ Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat was launched at 5.15pm in a light south westerly breeze and slight sea state. They arrived on scene at 5.35pm.
The starter motor on the casualty vessel, an 18-foot bow rider, had disconnected. The boat with two adult male casualties on board had been launched from Pwllheli earlier in the day. They ran into difficulty after they had been fishing at Porth Neigwl
As the launch facility at Pwllheli had closed for the evening the lifeboat crew established a safe tow and took the casualty vessel to the nearest safe place. The boat was secured on a mooring belonging to South Caernarvonshire Yacht Club. The casualties were returned to the shore where they were handed over to the care of the local coastguard team in Abersoch.
Martin Turtle, Abersoch RNLI volunteer Launch Authority, said ‘Ensure your engine is well maintained and that you have adequate tools and spares to fix any problems you may encounter.’
The crew returned to the lifeboat station at 7.15pm where the lifeboat was washed down, refuelled and left ready for service by the volunteer shore crew.
If you do get into difficulty, or spot someone else in trouble, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.
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