RNLI Lifeboat to the Rescue After Yacht’s Life Raft Blunder
The RNLI Cowes lifeboat was scrambled just after 6pm on Friday after a distress call from the yacht Thunderflash. The vessel issued a mayday, revealing the crew had accidentally deployed their life raft, which was seriously hindering their progress.
Life Raft Turns Yacht Sideways in Rough Seas
The rogue life raft acted like a sea anchor, holding the yacht beam on to the waves — a risky and uncomfortable situation for everyone on board.
Quick Thinking Saves the Day
The lifeboat helm and Thunderflash skipper quickly agreed to cut the life raft loose. The yacht pressed on westbound while the Cowes lifeboat retrieved the wayward raft and brought it safely back to shore.
Another day, another daring rescue by the RNLI keeping sailors safe around the UK coast.
