Falmouth RNLI crew tows yacht to safety after rudder failure

13 Jul 2026 · Originally published 13 Jul 2026 9/10 Original headline: Yacht rescued after losing rudder in open ocean

Falmouth RNLI volunteers navigated 5m swells and 30-knot winds to reach a yacht that had lost its rudder south-east of Pendennis Head. The crew successfully towed the vessel back to port, ensuring the safety of the two people on board and preventing a potential hazard to other shipping.

Source: Cornwall Live Cornwall

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