Rosslare Harbour RNLI tasked to the aid of four people aboard a yacht off Blackwater
- Pat Nolan
- Nov 13
- 2 min read
Thursday 13 November 2025
On the evening of Wednesday, 12 November, the volunteer lifeboat crew at Rosslare Harbour RNLI sprang into action at 9:20 pm after receiving an urgent request from the Coast Guard. The distress call concerned a yacht with four crew members aboard, which was reportedly taking on water inside the Rusk Channel off Blackwater.
Upon arriving at the scene at 9:50 pm, the lifeboat crew discovered that the 38-foot sailing vessel was experiencing water ingress through its hull. The yacht's crew had already deployed a pump in an effort to manage the situation. After assessing the conditions, it was determined that the best course of action was to escort the yacht and its crew to safety at Rosslare Port.
The lifeboat crew accompanied the yacht back to the port, ensuring that it was safely moored by 11:30 pm. Thankfully, all crew members aboard the yacht were unharmed during the incident. Following the callout, the Rosslare Harbour Severn Class lifeboat was refueled and washed down, ready to respond to any future emergencies.
During the rescue, the weather conditions included a south-westerly wind blowing at 18 knots, fair visibility with sporadic showers, and moderate seas.
Rosslare Harbour RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager, Jamie Ryan, commended all involved in the rescue. “The crew members of the yacht contacted the Irish Coast Guard, had all the necessary safety and communications equipment on board, including a pump. Our volunteer crew made good progress to the scene, assessed the situation in consultation with those aboard the yacht and escorted yacht and crew to safe harbour. When at sea, always ensure proper safety and communication and call the Coast Guard on 911 in case of difficulty.”
