ForFive yacht

RNLI provide safe passage for stranded yachts

George shares this update from Cowes RNLI. Ed


For the second day running, Cowes RNLI lifeboat had to tow in a yacht in trouble in the Solent.

On Saturday the lifeboat went to the aid of a 26 foot yacht with a rope caught around its propeller off Gurnard.

The Forfive, with four people on board, was given an alongside tow to Shepards Wharf Marina.

ForFive yacht being towed

The lifeboat, which had launched at 5.55pm, returned to station 40 minutes later.

Overheated engine
On Friday, an alongside tow to the same marina was provided in the afternoon to the 29 foot Isbym.

The boat, with one person on board, had reported an overheated engine while off Osborne Bay.