A YACHT with engine failure was rescued from the River Parrett this morning (October 25).
Burnham-on-Sea RNLI volunteers were paged by the coastguard at around 9.08am.
Burnham's Atlantic 85 lifeboat, Doris Day and Brian, was launched and the crew intercepted the drifting yacht near the mouth of the Rive Brue.
A tow was set up and the yacht taken to a safe place in the Brue, with assistance from some sailing club members.
The lifeboat was then recovered at Burnham slipway and returned to the lifeboat station for refuelling, washing and sanitising.
RNLI helmsman, Nick, said: "We intercepted the casualty vessel, approximately 30 minutes before high tide.
"This was an experienced yachtsman, and engine problems can happen at any time.
"We were happy to assist."
RNLI volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts.
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