Lizard RNLI routine exercise turns into rescue after sailor goes off course
By Joseph Macey 20th Apr 2022
During a regular training exercise the team from Lizard RNLI were tasked to assist a lost yachtsman.
The RNLB Rose crew were aware of a 23ft yacht in a position just West of Black Head, South of Coverack.
Under the command of Relief Coxswain Andrew Putt, initial enquiries to the yacht's lone occupant were that he was confused with his nautical position and was actually intending to be on passage to Falmouth.
To get back on course the lifeboat followed the yacht until it was ascertained that the casualty was in need of some assistance on board his vessel.
A lifeboat crew member went aboard the yacht and a tow rope was attached to complete the passage to Falmouth.
The crew from Lizard lifeboat station were then accompanied by Falmouth RNLI who launched to take over the tow North East of the Manacle Bell, Falmouth.
Having launched at 6.30pm, RNLB Rose arrived back at the station shortly before 11.30pm.
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