Selsey Lifeboat Station - Launches
1st May 2010
12.5 Metre Yacht 'Parthia' Broken Down
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Selsey all weather lifeboat “Voluntary Worker” launched at 1505 to assist the 12.5 metre yacht “Parthia” broken down with three persons on board two male one female.
The lifeboat arrived on scene approximately five miles east of the station at 1522. The yacht Crew rigged a towing bridle and a towline was connected. A course was set for Littlehampton Harbour but very soon the towing bridle chaffed badly. At this time the 2nd Coxswain was put aboard the casualty to re-establish the tow.
The entrance to Littlehampton Harbour was reached at 1647. At 1702 the “Parthia” was safely berthed alongside the visitors pontoon.
The Lifeboat departed at 1705 to return to station arriving back at 1745 rehoused straight away and was ready for service once more at 1830.
Crew : M.Rudwick (Coxswain), W.Pledger (2nd Coxswain), P.Pitham (Mechanic), C.Pullenger, C.Sergeant, Z.Belcher, P.King.
WIND : Southwest 4. SEA: Slight. WEATHER: Sunny.