Whitby RNLI called to stricken yacht near Robin Hood's Bay in early hours of Sunday morning

By Louise Perrin
Published 17th Apr 2023, 08:14 BST
Updated 17th Apr 2023, 09:12 BST
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Whitby RNLI volunteer crew were paged at 2.45am on Sunday April 16 to launch the all weather lifeboat, George and Mary Webb.

A report came in from the Coastguard that a yacht had suffered engine failure and was near Robin Hood’s Bay, south of Whitby.

The crew quickly launched and located the vessel off Ravenscar, with three on board.

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A tow line was established and the vessel was towed back to Whitby harbour where safety advice was given to the casualties.

Whitby RNLI were called to a stricken yacht near Robin Hood's Bay in early hours of Sunday morningWhitby RNLI were called to a stricken yacht near Robin Hood's Bay in early hours of Sunday morning
Whitby RNLI were called to a stricken yacht near Robin Hood's Bay in early hours of Sunday morning

Deputy Launch Authority for Whitby RNLI, Mick Clamp, who was on duty at the time said: ‘Thankfully the crew were unharmed and we were able to bring them safely home.

"We advise that anyone heading out to sea, especially at night carries a means of calling for help such as a radio.

"We also recommend wearing a life jacket at all times as things can change very quickly at sea.’

The volunteer crew made it back to the lifeboat station shortly before 6am.

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