Crosshaven RNLI Called Out Twice During Sunny Saturday on the Water
- Pat Nolan
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
Saturday 13 June 2026
CROSSHAVEN, Co Cork - Crosshaven RNLI volunteers were called into action twice on Saturday, 13 June, as fine weather brought increased boating activity to Cork Harbour and the surrounding waters.
The first callout came shortly after 2pm when the volunteer crew was tasked to assist a 30-foot yacht reported to be experiencing steering difficulties at the entrance to the Owenabue River.
The lifeboat launched with crew members Aidan O'Connor, Alex Barry, Claire Morgan and Dave Venner and proceeded to the reported location. However, despite conducting a search of the area in excellent sea and weather conditions, no sign of the vessel could be found.
After an extensive search operation, the lifeboat returned to station, where it was washed down, refuelled and made ready for service again by 3pm.
With the afternoon sunshine continuing to attract recreational boaters onto the water, the pagers sounded once more at 5.30pm for a second yacht-related incident.
This time, Crosshaven RNLI volunteers were requested to assist a 30-foot yacht suffering engine difficulties just outside the main shipping channel at Cuskinny.
Crew members Warren Forbes, Conor Barry, Susanne Deane and Kevin McCarthy launched and made their way across the harbour to the casualty vessel, which was safely anchored on arrival. Although the yacht's crew believed they had successfully resolved the engine issue, they requested an escort back to Crosshaven as a precaution.
The lifeboat accompanied the vessel safely back towards port before returning to station, where the operation concluded at 6.50pm.
Supporting both launches were shore crew members Sandra Farrell, Darryl Hughes, Alan Venner, Dave Venner and Jon McClean. Hugh Mockler acted as Launch Authority.
The two callouts served as a reminder of how quickly volunteer RNLI crews can be called upon during periods of increased boating activity, even in favourable weather conditions.
If you encounter an emergency at sea, dial 112 or 999 and request the Coast Guard, or make contact via VHF Channel 16. Providing your exact location, the nature of the emergency, and the number of people involved will help rescuers respond as quickly and effectively as possible. Boaters are also encouraged to carry appropriate safety equipment, ensure communication devices are working correctly, and always inform someone ashore of their planned voyage.
