Busy summer continues for RNLI
Arran RNLI’s busy summer continued with its 16th callout for the year after a request to go to the assistance of a sailing boat with mechanical difficulties in Brodick Bay.
At 5.10pm on Wednesday August 22, Arran RNLI’s volunteer inshore lifeboat crew launched the inshore lifeboat Rachel Hedderwick to help the boat which had dual engine failure and was adrift near Brodick Bay. Once arriving on scene the Arran RNLI crew towed the boat to a mooring in Brodick Bay.
Arran RNLI helm Mark Nelson said: ‘Today’s callout just showed the value of being well prepared to call for assistance when needed. The crew of the sailing vessel were very unlucky to suffer engine failure but knew to call for assistance when needed and we’re happy to help.
‘At the end of the day we’re just happy everyone is back in port safe and sound.
‘This year has been busy with the station averaging a callout once a fortnight and this just goes to show the dedication of the volunteer crew we have on station.’
The RNLI charity provides a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts.
The RNLI operates more than 230 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and depends entirely on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service.