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.
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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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