Ramsey RNLI launch to assist yacht with engine difficulties
Ramsey RNLI volunteer crew were paged by HM Coastguard at 8.27pm this evening (Monday 3rd April 2023) to the aid of a 30 foot yacht, with one person on board, which had suffered engine difficulties approximately 2 miles north east of Maughold Head.
The lifeboat was recovered at 10.07pm, washed down and made ready for service.
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