The volunteer crew of Bembridge RNLI were tasked to launch just after midnight this morning to assist a single handed 32ft sailing yacht in difficulty.
The yacht had left Falmouth 3 days ago and was midway between Bembridge & Langstone when it snagged on either a fishing net or lobster pot. The All Weather Lifeboat successfully freed the yacht using a grapple and as her engine was not working, towed her and the crew into Haslar Marina.
The Alfred Albert Williams returned to Bembridge and was re-housed by 02:20.
