Dinghy man was attempting to sail to America

A sailor was rescued five miles off the coast of Dorset last night — after attempting to sail to America in a 14ft dinghy.

The 30-year-old Bulgarian national purchased the £300 (€373) boat from Christchurch harbour yesterday before setting off on his voyage.

He was spotted looking seasick in choppy seas at around 5pm by a passing yachtsman, who called the coastguard.