The Clifden RNLI recovered a submerged sailing boat spotted overturned in Clifden Bay on Wednesday after a call out from the Coast Guard.
A crew member had spotted the upturned hull of a boat in Clifden Bay, which also raised concerns for the sailor of the boat.
Given the short distance from the lifeboat station, Clifden RNLI Helm Joe Acton launched the Silinger boat to investigate. Joe was assisted on the shout by crew members Kenny Flaherty and Dan Whelan.
The vessel was located near the White Lady shoremark in Clifden Bay. It was a small sailing boat which had been in the water for some time and there was nothing to suggest a person was in difficulty.
The submerged boat was causing a navigational hazard for mariners accessing Clifden Bay, so the decision was made to tow it back to shore.
Speaking about the shout Helm Joe Acton said, “As the Winter draws and sea conditions worsen it’s important for anyone going to sea to wear a life-jacket, have a VHF radio or means of calling for help, check the tides and weather and ensure your vessel is sea-worthy.”
“Nobody intends to get in trouble on the water but always call 999/112 and ask for the Coast Guard at the first sign of distress, Clifden RNLI are ready to respond 24/7.”
