Dungeness RNLI rescue solo sailor after yacht drifts towards shipping lane
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Dungeness RNLI rescue solo sailor after yacht drifts towards shipping lane

15 Jun 2026 · Originally published 15 Jun 2026 9/10 Original headline: Tired sailor rescued after yacht drifts towards busy shipping lane
Volunteer lifeboat crews from Dungeness were called to assist a solo sailor whose yacht had lost power and radio contact near Littlestone Bay. By towing the vessel to Dover, the crew prevented the boat from drifting into a busy international shipping lane - ensuring the sailor reached safety after a long night at sea.
Source: Kent Online Kent
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