Dungeness RNLI lifeboat is called to yacht with machine engine failure

On Tuesday 21 April at approximately 20.15 hours the Dungeness lifeboat was on exercise for crew training when it was called to assist a yacht with three persons onboard. The yacht was on passage from Brighton to Dover and had broken down 1.75 miles east of Littlestone. The casualty was towed to Dover,

Coxswain Stuart Adams said 'The casualty was really surprised at the speed the lifeboat got to them but the crew were already having their assessments by the assessor from the RNLI that evening so their training was put to better use'

For more information please telephone Judith Richardson, Dungeness RNLI Lifeboat Press Officer on 01797 320062 or on her mobile 07925 576569 or e-mail her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates over 230 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and has more than 100 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824 its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 137,000 lives. The RNLI is a charity registered in England, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland.

Websites:
www.dungenesslifeboat.org.uk
www.rnli.org.uk