Galway RNLI assisted a lone sailor who was having difficulty returning to shore after the yacht’s mast broke.
Following a call from the Irish Coast Guard on Saturday morning ( 27 July), the volunteer crew made up of Helm Dave Badger, Sean King and Lisa McDonagh, launched the inshore lifeboat Binny and headed to the location of the casualty yacht off Renville Point, on inner Galway Bay. Conditions at sea were good with light winds.
On arrival at the scene, one of the crew went aboard the stricken yacht to assess the casualty and determine the best course of action to make the yacht safe. The sailor who was alone on the yacht did not need medical help, and with the crew's assistance, the mast and rigging, which had been in the water, were made safe so that the sailor could get underway safely.
The lifeboat crew then escorted the yacht, which was once more able to make way under its own steam, back to Renville Harbour
Mike Guilfoyle, Launch Authority with Galway RNLI said: ‘Today’s shout was a good reminder of the importance of being able to stay in touch by radio or phone when you go out on the water yachting or motorboating. You never know when something can go wrong and you may need to call for help.
Lone Sailor Dismasts off Renville Point Prompting Rescue by Galway Bay RNLI
28th July 2024
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