Volunteer crews from the RNLI in Troon were called out to support a yacht with ‘machinery failure’ last night.
An Ayrshire lifeboat crew came to the rescue of a yacht with ‘machinery failure’ last night, Monday, June 23.
Crews from the RNLI in Troon were alerted to the situation by HM Coastguard shortly before 7.15pm.
Although still able to sail, the yacht – which was around seven nautical miles north west of Troon harbour – requested assistance as a result of the failure.
Quickly on scene, the lifeboat crew assessed the situation and initially escorted the vessel back towards Troon.
Once closer to the harbour, a tow was established to help the yacht – with its sail’s lowered – safely into the harbour.
With assistance from the Ayr Coastguard Rescue Team, the yacht was secured at its berth where repairs could begin.
A spokesperson for RNLI Troon said: “At 7.13pm on Monday, June 23, Troon RNLI all-weather lifeboat was requested to launch by Belfast Coastguard after a yacht with machinery failure requested assistance seven nautical miles north west of Troon harbour.
“Following consultation with the stations duty launch authority, the volunteer crew assembled and RNLI Trent class all-weather lifeboat ‘RNLB Jim Moffat’ was soon launched to assess the situation.
“After leaving the harbour, the lifeboat crew soon had sight of the casualty vessel and made best speed towards it.
“Once on scene, the situation was assessed by the coxswain in conjunction with those onboard and the all-weather lifeboat initially escorted the casualty vessel still under sail towards Troon.
“Closer to the harbour, a crew member was transferred onto the casualty vessel to support those on board, the sails were lowered and a tow was established.
“On arrival into the harbour, the casualty vessel was secured alongside assisted by Ayr Coastguard Rescue Team and the lifeboat returned to station where it was made ‘ready for service’ with the assistance of the shore crew.”
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