Under the command of Coxswain Phil Woodcock, RNLB Rose launched from Kilcobben Cove along with 6 crew members at 4.51pm. Our tasking was to go to the assistance of a 35ft yacht in a position of 1.6 nautical miles south of Lizard Point with one person on board.
The lifeboat arrived on scene shortly before 5pm and an immediate and thorough assessment of the yachts circumstance was carried out. The vessel had suffered complete engine failure and though it may have been able to make its way to designated destination, it was also confirmed that the person on board was clearly suffering from severe exhaustion and fatigue. Though it was determined that the casualty was in need of no medical assistance, the Coxswain took the decision to assist the yachtsman by attaching a tow to the vessel to take it in to the nearest port, Falmouth.
The tow commenced and RNLB Rose arrived in Falmouth harbour shortly before 8.30pm where the casualty proceeded to make his own way to a visitors mooring. Once ensuring all was well RNLB Rose returned to her station at 10.04pm where she was rehoused, refuelled and made ready for service again when required.
The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,700 lives.
