Cowes RNLI lifeboat on The Solent. (Image: Cowes RNLI)
An Isle of Wight RNLI lifeboat crew rescued a lone sailor on a grounded yacht this morning (Friday November 8).
Cowes RNLI lifeboat went to the aid of a 32-foot yacht, which had gone aground at the entrance of Beaulieu River.
The lifeboat launched at 2am, and began to assist the refloating of the yacht 15 minutes later.
There was a concern it might remain there for some time because of a receding tide.
The lifeboat then escorted the yacht to Newtown.
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