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Wales Online
24-04-2025
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- Wales Online
Upturned boat lost in regatta disaster spotted near Gwynedd's 'millionaire's beach'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A boat lost during a regatta disaster off the Gwynedd coast was recovered three days later. The upturned dinghy was spotted by a beach visitor at Abersoch some 8km along the coast from the event's base at Plas Heli marina, Pwllheli. A major rescue operation involving boats and a Coastguard helicopter was launched on Wednesday, April 16, when a 'sudden squall' left boats capsized and scattered across Cardigan Bay. They were being crewed by some 230 of the UK's top young sailors who were competing in the Royal Yacht Association's Youth Nationals. The mass-capsize incident was said to have followed a 'sudden and rapid weather change' which resulted in high winds during that day's racing. Of the dinghies in the 29er race category, 16 capsized, leaving young sailors in the water. Other dinghies were blown out to sea. At one point the event's own rescue boats became overwhelmed by the number of youngsters needing help. Aided by Coastguard Rescue Teams from Criccieth and Abersoch, the RNLI Pwllheli inshore and all-weather lifeboats were launched to give assistance. All sailors were recovered and brought to shore without injury. However Plas Heli confirmed that one adult safety crew volunteer sustained a head injury during the rescue operation. They were taken to hospital for treatment and were later discharged. All boats except for one were recovered, with help from Aberech Holiday Sands holiday park. Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone A call-out was issued for the missing boat and this was finally located on Saturday evening, April 19. The upturned dinghy was spotted off Warren beach, Abersoch. The long stretch of sand lies below The Warren Resort & Spa, an exclusive destination often referred to as the 'millionaire's caravan park'. After a 999 call to the Coastguard, RNLI Abersoch launched its Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat at 6.54pm. On finding the dinghy, the crew soon realised it was the missing 29er. The dinghy was righted by the crew's volunteer and towed to Abersoch Harbour Beach to a waiting Coastguard crew. Having been notified, the dinghy's owners came to collect the boat the following day. Get all the latest Gwynedd news by signing up to our newsletter - sent every Tuesday Phill Wood, RNLI's Abersoch volunteer helm, said: 'The member of the public who made the 999 call did absolutely the right thing – it could have quite easily been someone in difficulty.' Find out what's happening near you
North Wales Chronicle
23-04-2025
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- North Wales Chronicle
Dinghy is recovered days after it was lost off Gwynedd coast
A member of the public spotted an upturned dinghy off Warren beach, Abersoch on Saturday (April 19) and subsequently made a 999 call. HM Coastguard then paged the Abersoch RNLI crew, which launch its Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat at 6.54pm. The crew was able to locate the boat without delay and quickly ascertained that it was an unaccounted-for sailing dinghy from the RYA Youth Nationals event. This event had taken place earlier in the week at Plas Heli, Pwllheli, where several boats had blown out to sea following a sudden squall. The dinghy was righted by the volunteer crew and a safe tow was established, where it was taken to Abersoch Harbour Beach to the waiting Abersoch Coastguard crew. The owners of the dinghy were notified, who came to collect the boat the following day. Phill Wood, Abersoch RNLI volunteer helm, said: 'The member of the public who made the 999 call did absolutely the right thing, as it could have quite easily been someone in difficulty.'
North Wales Live
23-04-2025
- General
- North Wales Live
Upturned boat lost in regatta disaster spotted near Gwynedd's 'millionaire's beach'
A boat lost during a regatta disaster off the Gwynedd coast was recovered three days later. The upturned dinghy was spotted by a beach visitor at Abersoch some 8km along the coast from the event's base at Plas Heli marina, Pwllheli. A major rescue operation involving boats and a Coastguard helicopter was launched on Wednesday, April 16, when a 'sudden squall' left boats capsized and scattered across Cardigan Bay. They were being crewed by some 230 of the UK's top young sailors who were competing in the Royal Yacht Association's Youth Nationals. The mass-capsize incident was said to have followed a 'sudden and rapid weather change' which resulted in high winds during that day's racing. Of the dinghies in the 29er race category, 16 capsized, leaving young sailors in the water. Other dinghies were blown out to sea. At one point the event's own rescue boats became overwhelmed by the number of youngsters needing help. Aided by Coastguard Rescue Teams from Criccieth and Abersoch, the RNLI Pwllheli inshore and all-weather lifeboats were launched to give assistance. All sailors were recovered and brought to shore without injury. However Plas Heli confirmed that one adult safety crew volunteer sustained a head injury during the rescue operation. They were taken to hospital for treatment and were later discharged. All boats except for one were recovered, with help from Aberech Holiday Sands holiday park. Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone A call-out was issued for the missing boat and this was finally located on Saturday evening, April 19. The upturned dinghy was spotted off Warren beach, Abersoch. The long stretch of sand lies below The Warren Resort & Spa, an exclusive destination often referred to as the 'millionaire's caravan park'. After a 999 call to the Coastguard, RNLI Abersoch launched its Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat at 6.54pm. On finding the dinghy, the crew soon realised it was the missing 29er. The dinghy was righted by the crew's volunteer and towed to Abersoch Harbour Beach to a waiting Coastguard crew. Having been notified, the dinghy's owners came to collect the boat the following day. Get all the latest Gwynedd news by signing up to our newsletter - sent every Tuesday Phill Wood, RNLI's Abersoch volunteer helm, said: 'The member of the public who made the 999 call did absolutely the right thing – it could have quite easily been someone in difficulty.'
