Hastings lifeboat launched to stranded angling boat
The boat experienced engine failure approximately 12 nautical miles south of Hastings, which meant it was in the potentially dangerous shipping lanes, according to a spokesman for the Hastings lifeboat.
The Hastings all-weather boat and her volunteer crew were soon on scene. They quickly established a tow and brought the vessel safely back to the East Hastings Sea Angling Association.
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Hide AdHastings Lifeboat’s coxswain/mechanic Phil Jones said: “This was a relatively straightforward job for us, but to a boat in a potentially perilous situation.
“The fact we were able to reach the vessel so quickly meant there was a swift and safe resolution to the problem.
“It also provided our volunteer crew with an ideal opportunity to put some their training into practice.”