A capsized catamaran and its one-man crew, in danger of drifting into the Solent’s main shipping lane, became the object of a call-out by Cowes RNLI lifeboat on Sunday evening.
When the lifeboat arrived on the scene, off Calshot Spit, they learned that the 5.5 metre catamaran had been turned over by a gust of wind. In its capsized state it was then taken in tow by a yacht.
With the help of lifeboat crewman, Andy Stretton, transferring to the catamaran, the man was able to right the craft.
Although initially he attempted to continue on sailing, he quickly changed his mind, and the lifeboat duly towed the craft to Calshot Slip.
The lifeboat, which had launched just after 6pm, returned to station at 7.15pm
News shared by George on behalf of Cowes RNLI. Edsa
