Yarmouth’s Severn class all weather lifeboat was tasked to assist a 45 foot yacht with a fouled propellor this afternoon (Monday).
The stricken sailing yacht was located north east of Yarmouth close to Bouldnor Bay. Once on scene, Yarmouth RNLI’s volunteer crew were able to assess the situation.
The yacht’s crew had lost control of their vessel due to what appeared to be a discarded fishing net being wrapped around both the rudder and propellor.
As the boat was unable to make way under either engine or sail, the all weather lifeboat secured an alongside tow ready for the short journey to Yarmouth harbour.
Coxswain, Howard Lester, said:
’Knowing how to call for help when needed meant the yacht and crew were rescued quickly and safely.’
Yarmouth lifeboat returned to her berth and was ready for service at 17:08.
Bouldnor is well netted by commercials so i guess one broke loose during the bad weather,too expensive to discard.