Boat launched : Atlantic 85
Date : Tuesday 18 April
Launched at : 08:38
Returned at : 10:20
Weather : Fine but with a cold NE F4 wind.
A yacht on passage from Gosport to Brighton lost engine power off Hayling and made a MAYDAY call to the Coastguard who asked us to launch to assist her. The Atlantic 85 lifeboat crew found the casualty under sail and being escorted by a fishing boat SE of the harbour entrance. The casualty dropped sail, a tow was set up, and she was taken into the harbour and then to Sparkes Marina and safety.
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