A speedboat going around in circles because of a steering problem led to Cowes RNLI lifeboat being launched this evening (Monday).
The 14ft boat, with 2 young men on board, was reported to be in trouble in Thorness Bay.
The lifeboat launched just after 18:00 and upon arrival at the scene found the small open craft had not only lost its steering but also was filling with water.
Eventually the speedboat – with a lifeboat crew member on board – was towed back to Cowes, first from astern of the lifeboat and then alongside.
It was duly delivered to the public slipway adjoining the lifeboat at around 19:10 and was soon lifted onto a trailer and taken away.
