Cowes RNLI lifeboat went to the aid of a lone sailor on a grounded 32 foot yacht on the Hampshire shore in the early hours of this morning (Friday).
The yacht has gone aground at the entrance of Beaulieu River and there was a concern it might remain there for some time because of a receding tide.
Having launched at 2am, the lifeboat began, 15 minutes later, to assist in the refloating of the yacht. The lifeboat then escorted the yacht to Newtown.
News shared by George on behalf of Cowes RNLI. Ed
