Jersey Lifeboat Association rescues yacht after engine failure
Jersey boat owners are being reminded of the importance of carrying safety equipment after a yacht lost power on a reef.The vessel lost engine power on Monday morning and was found drifting south of Raudiere on a falling tide, said the Jersey Lifeboat Association.It said it deployed the Sir Max Aitken III, an all weather lifeboat, at about 09:15 BST to assist.The occupants' "preparedness and ability to contact the coastguard" meant they could be reached quickly and the boat towed safely back to St Helier, said the association.
"The casualty vessel was alongside on Albert Pier shortly before 09:50 BST," it said."Following a quick wash down and return to service checks, Sir Max Aitken III and her crew were ready for action before 10:30 BST."The organisation said the rescue was "a timely reminder of how vital it is to carry essential safety equipment on board".
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