Volunteers from Marine Rescue Bermagui have assisted a disabled racing yacht, safely towing the vessel into the harbour.
Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Glenn Sullivan said the call for assistance was received around 11am today, Sunday 28 December
“Volunteer radio operators at Marine Rescue Bermagui received a call from a yacht racing in the Sydney to Hobart.
“The yacht’s main sail had jammed and the rigging had sustained damaged during the race.
“The yacht’s skipper expressed concern the yacht may run out of fuel before reaching Bermagui Harbour and requested assistance from Marine Rescue NSW,” Inspector Sullivan said.
The disabled yacht advised of an estimated arrival of 2pm at the entrance to Bermagui Harbour. Marine Rescue Bermagui volunteers monitored the yacht’s progress and when it neared the harbour, a rescue vessel was tasked to assist.
“At approximately 1.30pm, a volunteer crew on board Bermagui 30 were deployed.
“BG 30 towed the disabled yacht safely back into Bermagui Harbour, where it was able to be moored under its own steam,” Inspector Sullivan said.
Marine Rescue NSW is a volunteer based not-for-profit professional organisation dedicated to keeping boaters safe on the water and supporting local communities.
