![]() ![]() On receiving an updated position from the Coast Guard, he adjusted his course to cross the Arklow Bank to intercept the yacht. ![]() On launching in Force 7 conditions, at 6.58pm that evening, the Coxswain of Arklow lifeboat, Brendan Dillon, headed towards the last reported position of the yacht, immediately feeling the effect of the conditions as they left the shelter afforded by land. The nine-metre yacht ‘Infinite Jest’ was on passage from Newlyn, in England to Largs, Scotland, and was experiencing very poor weather and rough sea conditions, with the crew of three people, suffering from exhaustion and seasickness. The rescue took nearly seven hours, including having to tow the yacht for more than three hours in Force 8 winds with upwards of five-metre swells. The rescue was carried out on August 4, 2020, 24 nautical miles east-southeast of Arklow. For their teamwork in challenging sea conditions and their part in completing a highly effective rescue, individual Chief Executive Commendations were awarded to second Mechanic Eddie McElheron and volunteer crew members Austin Gaffney, Geoffrey Kearns, Trevor Conroy, Craig O’Reilly and Daniel Downey. Seven members of Arklow RNLI have been honoured for their roles in a near seven hour rescue, battling through darkness, high winds, and rough seas to bring home a crew of three people onboard a nine-metre yacht.įor his exceptional display of seamanship in the service, a signed letter of thanks from the Chairman of the Institution was awarded to Arklow RNLI Coxswain Brendan Dillon. ![]()
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