August 31, 2024 - 1179 views
Llandudno's all-weather lifeboat, William F Yates, was launched at 12.22pm today to assist a 27-foot yacht in distress approximately one mile from the Conwy Channel Fairway Buoy.
The yacht was believed to have experienced engine failure and fouled sails, leaving it vulnerable amid a falling tide and moderate breeze.
Having already attended another incident nearby, Conwy’s inshore lifeboat, The May-Bob, also responded to the scene to assess the situation and provide additional support if needed.
Arriving on scene at 12.37pm, Llandudno lifeboat’s coxswain assessed the situation and quickly decided to rig an alongside tow, given the falling tide, limited time and the ever decreasing width of the Conwy channel at this stage of the tide.
A crew member from Conwy’s lifeboat was already on board the yacht at this time and was able to assist with setting up the tow.
The lifeboat successfully towed the yacht to the Beacon's Jetty, where the vessel was safely secured. Once the crew of the yacht confirmed they were satisfied, William F Yates returned to Llandudno, where the shore crew was prepared for its recovery.
"Thanks to the quick response and seamless coordination between our lifeboat crews, we were able to safely assist the yacht despite the challenging conditions. The teamwork displayed by both Llandudno and Conwy lifeboat crews ensured the vessel and its crew were brought to safety without incident" said an RNLI spokesperson.
