Lifeboat tows seasick sailors back to Tayport Harbour

The Broughty Ferry lifeboat was launched at 3pm on Sunday after a 28ft yacht with four seasick crew members on board lost power at the mouth of the Tay.

The yacht was on passage from Arbroath to Tayport when its engine overheated and power was lost.

Second coxswain Peter Hay said: “The crew were suffering from sea sickness and due to the poor visibility which was down to approximately half a mile due to sea mist, they sensibly requested assistance via VHF radio to Aberdeen Coastguard.

“Broughty Ferry lifeboat was tasked to locate them and after deploying two of our crewmen on to the yacht, the vessel was successfully towed back to Tayport Harbour where the lifeboat crew assisted in putting them safely and securely alongside.

“This was a straightforward service for the lifeboat and the yacht crew were appreciative of the assistance given.”