Berwick RNLI free tangled yacht after call-out

By Andrew Coulson
Published 20th Jul 2023, 10:57 BST
Updated 24th Jul 2023, 18:06 BST
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Members of Berwick-upon-Tweed RNLI were able to entangle a yacht in the sea near Lindisfarne.

At 2.14pm last Wednesday (July 19), HM Coastguard requested the launch of its Atlantic 85 lifeboat.

The Helmsman Michael Percy and Crew Robbie Skelly, Amy Faragher and Ken Surtees responded to the call saying a yacht was in difficulty 1.5 miles north of Holy Island.

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They arrived at the 30-foot yacht the Susan Jay, with two people on board. They carried out an assessment and found that the propeller was caught on fishing gear.

Those coming along to Berwick Lifeboat Fete Day can also see the boats.Those coming along to Berwick Lifeboat Fete Day can also see the boats.
Those coming along to Berwick Lifeboat Fete Day can also see the boats.

Working as a team, they managed to entangle the yacht.

Michael said: “We managed it and then set them back on their way to Holy Island and Amble, but we stood by to make sure everything was alright before returning to station.”

Meanwhile, the Berwick Lifeboat Fete Day is taking place this Sunday (July 30) at the lifeboat station, Carr Rock, from noon to 4pm.

There will be stalls, children’s activities, meet the crew, a raffle, a tombola and more.