Launched 08:35, Rehoused 15:30

The Atlantic 75 ‘Brandy Hole’ Lifeboat was launched to assist a 29ft yacht aground in the region of the Outer Crouch buoy.

When the Lifeboat arrived on scene it found the vessel to be leaning to one side. A crew member laid out an anchor and after establishing that the two people on board were happy to remain with their vessel the Lifeboat returned to Station.

Later on in the day, the Atlantic 75 returned to the vessel and laid out an anchor. A crew member then walked a tow to the yacht to enable it to face into the tide more safely.

After being refloated and taken into deeper water the vessel was left to make her own way to her destination and the Lifeboat returned to station where she was rehoused, refuelled and made ready for her next service.