Yacht rescued during ‘longest RNLI call-out in a decade’ off coast of West Cork 

The yacht was eventually brought to Courtmacsherry some 14 hours after its initial distress call

The yacht being towed back to safety by the RNLI. Picture: RNLI

An RNLI lifeboat was involved in the “longest call-out in over a decade” off the coast of West Cork overnight on Monday evening.

During horrific weather conditions of heavy rain showers and wind, a yacht suffered mast, power and mechanical difficulties around 69 miles south of Courtmacsherry.