BOAT owners have been urged to check the quality of their fuel as well as how much they have in the tank
The Jersey Lifeboat Association issued the reminder following a callout on Sunday evening after the yacht experienced fuel problems and was unable to make it safely into port.
The JLA was asked to assemble the crew of its inshore lifeboat, Albert Pinel, at 5.11pm, with the vessel launching 17 minutes later.
The yacht had managed to anchor near the Diamond Buoy while awaiting assistance.
A tow was established shortly after the lifeboat arrived and the sailing vessel was brought safely back into St Helier Harbour.
The Albert Pinel returned to base by 6.30pm.
The JLA said: “The conditions were fantastic, unless you were trying to sail, and Bertie made light work of the tow.”
It added that the yacht was well equipped and its crew well practised for dealing with problems, which had made the situation “considerably easier to manage”.
Following the incident, the charity said: “The JLA would like to remind all vessel owners to check both fuel levels and fuel quality before heading out. Fortunately, the sailing vessel was well equipped and her crew well practised for when things go wrong, making the situation considerably easier to manage.”
Boat owners have been urged to check their fuel levels and quality before heading out after a 15-metre sailing yacht had to be towed into St Helier Harbour.
The Jersey Lifeboat Association (JLA) was called out on Sunday evening after the yacht developed fuel problems and was unable to safely reach port.
The inshore lifeboat Albert Pinel was launched at 5.28pm, with the yacht anchoring near the Diamond Buoy while waiting for help.
A tow was established soon after the lifeboat arrived, and the yacht was safely brought back to St Helier Harbour. The lifeboat returned to base by 6.30pm.
The JLA said the yacht was well equipped and its crew were experienced in dealing with emergencies, which helped make the rescue easier.
The charity has reminded vessel owners to check both the amount and condition of their fuel before setting sail.
