Selsey Lifeboat Station - Launches
28th July 2008
Dutch Yacht “ De Bijzaak” Fouled in Fishing Gear
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Selsey all weather lifeboat “Voluntary Worker” launched at 1515 to go to the assistance of the 33-foot Dutch yacht “De Bijzaak” which had become fouled in fishing gear approximately 200 yards east of the Looe Channel buoys.
The lifeboat arrived on scene at 1532. Two crewmen were put aboard to assist the family of three adults. With the help of a grappling iron and long handled cutting tool the offending line was soon cut releasing the yacht from the seabed. Unfortunately some of the line had pulled in tight around the rudder and resulted in jamming the steering. A towline was passed to the casualty and a course was set for Chichester Harbour. At approximately 1710 now in the shelter of the harbour the yacht was brought alongside to continue the tow into Sparkes Marina.
At 1730 the “De Bijzaak” was safely berthed alongside with the assistance of Hayling Island Coastguards. The “Voluntary Worker departed to return to station, arriving back at 1819, rehoused straight away and was ready for service once more at 1830.
CREW: M.Rudwick (Coxswain), W.Pledger (2nd Coxswain), P.Pitham (Mechanic), R.Archibald, G.Mellett, J.Albery, M.Pledger.
WIND: Southwest 3. SEA: Smooth. WEATHER: Sunny.