At 6.45 pm on Sunday, January 29 HM Coastguard tasked RNLI Rye Harbour to assist a stricken vessel off the coast near Jurys Gap. The response to the pagers was fast and efficient and by 6.58pm the Atlantic 85 was heading downriver towards the sea.
The crew soon located the craft, a 27ft yacht with engine difficulties. “The single yachtsman was feeling unwell,” said Rob Jennings, crew member, “and conditions were worsening so he was glad to see us. I went aboard to offer assistance and set up the tow, remaining on board.”
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