Selsey Lifeboat Station - Launches
19th August 2009
12-Metre Yacht “Louisa” Aground on Mixon Rocks
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D691 "Betty and Thomas Moore was requested to launch by Solent coastguard at 1830 hrs to assist the 12mtr yacht 'Louisa' which had run aground following engine failure in the vicinity of the Mixon Beacon approximately 1.25miles south of the lifeboat station. A tow was passed to the casualty and pulled into deeper water. A check was made for water ingress and all was found to be well. Once clear of the reef the sails were set and a course set for Chichester harbour. As the yacht had previously suffered engine and electrical failure the assistance of Selsey’s ALB "Voluntary Worker” was requested at 1902 to assist in towing to Sparkes Marina.
The ALB was launched at 1907hrs and arrived on scene at 1920hrs.The ILB was then released to return to station at 1923 hrs and was refueled and ready for service again at 1948hrs.
'Voluntary Worker' towed the 'Louisa' to Sparkes Marina where she was safely berthed at 2035hrs, the lifeboat departed Sparkes Marina at 2040hrs. to return to station arriving back at 2125 rehoused immediately and was ready for service at 2148hrs.
CREW ILB: P.Delahunty (Helmsman), C.Pullenger, P.Pitham.
CREW ALB: W.Pledger (Coxswain), M.Gilligan (2nd Coxswain), G.Mellet (Mechanic), M.Pledger, A.Lee, C.Harvey, T.Watson
WIND: Southwest 3. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Sunny