Yacht Towed To Safety Off Cork Coast
A stricken yacht is being towed to safety this morning off the west Cork coast.
The 40 foot yacht had been part of the Fastnet Race, and called for help at around 3.20am this morning 13 miles off Galley Head.
The yacht has a broken mast and the Courtmacsherry Lifeboat is towing it to safety.
10 people are on board and are reported to be in good condition.
The yacht was part of a fleet to pass Fastnet Rock during the night, and is expected to arrive at Courtmacsherry Harbour Pontoon at around 8.30am.
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