The RNLI crew was called out to help  on Saturday to rescue a yacht running aground between Sully Island and Sully.

The Penarth crew assisted the Barry Dock lifeboat in rescuing a yacht that was touching the ground under shallow water on Saturday, August 26.

Crews from Penarth and Barry worked together to ensure the boat was not taking on water from the grounding.

The five people on board, including three children, were rescued from the yacht after the tide receded due to only having one life Jacket.

A spokesperson for RNLI Barry Dock said: “The decision was made to wait for the ride to recede further before an attempt to take the casualties off was made.

Penarth Times: The yacht became stuck aground due to the tide. The yacht became stuck aground due to the tide. (Image: RNLI Penarth Lifeboat station)

 

“Working together with HM Penarth Coast Guard, it wasn’t too long for the fast tide of the Bristol Channel to recede completely and dry out the yacht.

“The casualties were taken off and safely taken to dry land, and the yacht's anchor was laid for the incoming tide of the early hours of Sunday Morning.”

RNLI coastguards advise checking weather, and tides and researching the local area before setting out, due to the tide of the Bristol Channel being the second highest in the world and can take people by surprise.

The all-weather and inshore Lifeboat returned to the station once everyone was confirmed safe and well.

Crews from Penarth also launched to help HM Coastguard, on Thursday, August 27, as a vessel aground with an engine not starting at Sully Island.

Penarth Times: Barry Dock RNLIBarry Dock RNLI (Image: Barry Dock RNLI)

 

The incident was resolved, and the boat returned to the station, as the lifeboat was washed down and ready for service at 2am.

Prior to the bank holiday weekend rescues, crews at Penarth RNLI launched the Penarth Atlantic lifeboat at 10.52 pm on Monday, August 21 to assist a 23-foot fishing boat in trouble half a mile offshore near the mid-Cardiff Buoy.

A spokesperson for Penarth RNLI added: “The vessel was towed into Cardiff Bay and left safely on the visitor mooring of Cardiff Bay Yacht Club.

“The volunteer crew returned to the station and made the boat ready for service.”