Whitby RNLI lifeboat and local yacht crew help jet skier in distress
Whitby lifeboat and a local yacht crew have come to the aid of a jet skier in distress.
The jet skier had broken down at sea and was drifting towards Ravenscar on Saturday, June 27 when they raised the alarm.
A yacht from Whitby Yacht Club was nearby on a passage back from Holland so were contacted by the Coastguard to respond to the jet skier.
The yacht remained on standby, keeping visuals on the jet skier until the lifeboat arrived.
The RNLI inshore lifeboat was launched at around 8pm and towed the jet ski back to the nearest safe haven.
Whitby RNLI Launch Authority Neil Williamson was aboard the yacht and said: “It was a good job that the person aboard the jet ski had a phone with him as he could have ended up a long way from home.
“It just shows the importance of carrying a means of calling for help, as you never know when you might need it.”
The RNLI recommend carrying a VHF radio when at sea as it is not always possible to get a mobile signal.