Daily Record

‘Lost’ sailing boats found .. on shore

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TWO “missing” sailing dinghies which sparked a major sea search have been found safely stowed on shore.

The boats left Prestwick in Ayrshire on Saturday morning and the alarm was raised after there was no further contact from their crews.

A major search was launched involving the Arran, Troon and Girvan lifeboats and a rescue helicopter, but the crew of the Arran boat spotted the dinghies at Sandbraes at 5am yesterday.

Arran helmsman Martin Wood was delighted no one had been hurt but reminded all sailors planning an open water crossing to have a contact on shore who was aware of their plans.

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