#rnli – Lifeboat crew at Rosslare Harbour RNLI in County Wexford had an early morning call out today after they were called to assist two men in difficulty on a yacht.
The request to launch the all-weather lifeboat came at 3.40am following a report that an 8m motor yacht was in trouble two miles north of Tuskar Rock with two people on board.
The two men who requested assistance had been on passage to Dun Laoghaire when they found themselves in difficulty.
The lifeboat crew under coxswain Eamonn O'Rourke were on scene at 4.25am where they assessed the situation and established a tow line.
The weather at the time was described as good with a force two to three wind.
The lifeboat with seven crew members on board proceeded to tow the stricken vessel back to Rosslare Harbour RNLI where it returned at 7.30am.
Speaking following the call out, Dave Maloney, Rosslare Harbour RNLI Deputy Launching Authority said: 'The request for help early this morning required our volunteer crew to leave their beds which they will always willing and selflessly do to help anyone in need. It is thanks to their dedication and commitment that we can launch the lifeboat at all times. Thankfully, the crew on the stricken yacht were not in any immediate danger and we were happy to tow the yacht safely back to shore'.