Abersoch RNLI called to assess power boat in danger of being swamped.
The volunteer crew were paged by HM Coastguard at 2.59am Sunday 20 July following a request for assistance from a 30ft sailing yacht with a 19ft power boat tied alongside.
The Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat was launched at 3.15am in a moderate sea state with an easterly wind. The casualty vessels were located in Abersoch moorings.
The yacht, with four people on board all equipped with lifejackets, was on a mooring with a power boat tied alongside. The owners became concerned that the power boat would be swamped due to the waves caused by the easterly wind. They planned to take the casualty vessel to Pwllheli marina.
After assessing the situation the helm decided that the safest option was to escort the power boat to the outer harbour in Abersoch. The volunteer crew then returned the owner to the yacht where the mooring was also checked for suitability.
Tim Long, Abersoch RNLI volunteer Launch Authority, said ‘The casualties did the right thing by calling the Coastguard and asking for help and advice. As a crew we would far rather head out and deal with a small problem before it potentially develops into something much more serious.’
The crew returned to the station at 4.07am 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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