“Voluntary Worker” launched at 0030 to assist the 21 foot yacht “Jackanie” with two male persons on board, the vessel was reported to have broken its rudder and was in a position approximately 2.5 miles south west of the station. The yachts VHF radio had become defective since the initial call and in conjunction with the coastguards previous direction finding information and the lifeboats radar, the anchored vessel was located at 0047.
Both male crew were fit and well aboard and a tow line was passed and secured whilst they recovered their anchor.
The yacht was towed to Chichester harbour and berthed at Hayling Island Sailing Club jetty at 0218.
The lifeboat returned to station at 0322 and rehoused straight away. The “Voluntary Worker” was made ready for service again at 0350.
CREW: W.Pledger (Coxswain), R.Archibald (2nd Coxswain), G.Mellett (Mechanic), D.Lamdin, P.Pitham, C.Pullenger, C.Sergeant.
WIND: SW F2. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Dry and clear.