Sheerness RNLI called to yacht struggling with wind near Garrison Point in the Thames Estuary, near Sheerness

Published: 10:56, 28 July 2020

Updated: 11:01, 28 July 2020

Two people had to be rescued by a lifeboat crew after running into strong winds.

The Sheerness RNLI all-weather lifeboat, The George and Ivy Swanson, was sent to help the 10ft yacht last night at about 6pm.

RNLI crews were sent to rescue a 10ft yacht. Picture: Steve Elliot

The vessel was reporting problems with battling the wind and trouble with the tide near Garrison Point in the Thames Estuary, near Sheerness.

A crew of six volunteers arrived at about 6.20pm and started to tow the yacht away to safety.

It was taken to the Queenborough all-tide landing where it was secured at about 7.25pm.

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The crew had returned to the base by 7.45pm.

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