Date of Incident:
18/07/2024
Station:
NCI Torbay
Incident Summary:
NCI observed a lone yachtsman drifting - concerned as no-one seen on deck for some time. Person appeared, vessel still drifting. HMCG informed. W/K then walked to keep vessel in view, CG updated.
HM then contacted, and went to investigate. HM vessel towed yacht to harbour.
RNLI:
No
Initiated:
NCI
MCA:
Yes
MCA No.:
525185
Casualty Type:
Sailing Vessel
Cause of Incident:
Vessel - Disabled / Machinery Failure