“Voluntary Worker” launched at 1458 to assist the 33 foot yacht “Shantie” with four male persons on board, the vessel was reported to have broken its forestay and was in a position approximately 2 miles south east of the station.
Shortly after launching it was confirmed that all was well on board the yacht and the skipper stated that he no longer required assistance. The lifeboat returned to station at 1503 and re-housed straight away. The “Voluntary Worker” was made ready for service again at 1550.
CREW: W. Pledger (Coxswain), R. Archibald (2nd Coxswain), G. Mellett (Mechanic), M. Gilligan, P. Delahunty, C. Pullenger, S. Borg.
Wind: SW. F7 Sea: Moderate Weather: Dry and clear.