Kinsale RNLI rescues former stage manager with world's biggest rock bands off Old Head

Pete Currier, a 68-year-old,had been solo sailing from Grenada to Wales when he encountered some trouble

Peter Currier being welcomed to safety by his family Piers Currier, Cara Tremayne and Shia Tremayne. The family thanked Kinsale RNLI volunteers Jonathan Connor, Felix Millner and Patryk Mierzejewski who went to his aid. #kinsale #SavingLivesAtSea #RNLI. Picture: RNLI Kinsale Facebook

A former stage manager with some of the world’s best-known rock bands has been rescued off the Cork coast.

Pete Currier, who has worked with the likes of UB40, Prince, Nirvana and U2, was on his way to Wales aboard his yacht Sea Symphony when he got into trouble.