After receiving two call-outs over the past week, the crew of Falmouth RNLI have now exceeded 100 call outs this year.

The lifeboat service was most recently called out to assist vessels on October 20 and 26, taking them over the 100 call out mark for 2021.

The first incident on October 20 saw Falmouth Coastguard requested the support of both Falmouth’s lifeboats, to assist with a Mayday call.

A 12-metre yacht with two people on board had dragged its mooring and become tangled in the bowsprit of another sailing vessel, moored in Falmouth Harbour.

Falmouth’s all-weather lifeboat (ALB) and inshore lifeboat (ILB) both made their way up the harbour where Falmouth Pilot Boat was already on scene, illuminating the yacht.

On arrival the ILB placed a crew member on board to help establish a tow from the ALB.

The yacht was towed clear of the other boat’s bowsprit and was taken into clear water before being secured safely.

Despite extreme weather conditions, nobody was injured, and all vessels were safely returned to their moorings the following morning.

This week (Oct 26), Falmouth Coastguard requested the assistance of Falmouth’s all-weather lifeboat for a second time, following a Pan Pan call from a 10-metre yacht with four people on board.

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It had been driven aground on the western side of August Rock, at entrance to the Helford River.

On arrival at the scene, the lifeboat’s inflatable Y-Boat was launched with one crew member on board.

The yacht was successfully refloated and was guided away from the rock into deeper water.

Once it was confirmed that there was no water ingress, the yacht was escorted by the lifeboat towards Falmouth where it proceeded back to its berth under its own power.

There were no injuries on board.

Jonathon Blakeston, Coxwain, Falmouth Lifeboat said: "Well done and thank you to our lifeboat crews for their great service over the past week, particularly in light of some of the extremely challenging and dangerous weather conditions they faced.

"Exceeding 100 shouts is a big achievement.

"Cornwall has been a very popular destination this year, and it’s been one of our busiest summers.

"The professionalism, dedication, and bravery of our volunteers has ensured the safety of countless vessels and their crew.”