Portrush lifeboat goes to rescue of yacht with engine trouble off the Skerries
Portrush’s RNLI inshore lifeboat came to the rescue of a yacht with engine trouble on Wedmesday, April 8.
The lifeboat was requested to launch by the Coastguard at 11.29am following reports of a yacht in difficulty off the Skerries, near Portrush Harbour.
The vessel, with one person on board, had developed engine trouble on the way to the Harbour. Weather conditions were ideal with a light wind, clear skies and good visibility.
The four-crew lifeboat arrived on scene at 11.50 am, and, along with a local fisherman, towed the vessel to safety at Portrush.
Beni McAllister, Lifeboat Operations Manager, said: “A breakdown like this can happen to anyone especially as the season is starting and boats are starting to get back into the water.
"Just make sure to check everything before you set off, wear a lifejacket, and always have a means of calling for assistance. Better to be safe than sorry.”