The Rosslare Harbour volunteer crew launched their all-weather lifeboat at 2.45 am on Thursday at the request of the Irish Coast Guard following a report that a 10-metre yacht which was participating in the Dun Laoghaire to Dingle Yacht Race had experienced steering difficulties as it approached Tuskar Rock Lighthouse off the south east Wexford coast.
The yacht which had eight people onboard used emergency steering to continue on towards Kilmore Quay with the Rosslare Harbour RNLI lifeboat escorting alongside to Carnsore Point.
At this point, the yacht was able to continue unaided to Kilmore Quay. The Rosslare Harbour RNLI lifeboat returned to its station at 4.15 am.
Speaking following the call out, Eamonn O’Rourke, Rosslare Harbour RNLI Coxswain said: “This was an early morning call out for our volunteers but we were all delighted to help and ensure that the sailors were safe and well and could safely reach their destination. We would like to wish the sailors all the best as they continue towards Dingle.”