Douglas lifeboat was launched yesterday afternoon to go to the aid of a yacht in difficulty.
Just after 1.30pm the 29ft yacht with one person on board had been making for Douglas when the engine’s gearbox failed.
The RNLI all-weather lifeboat Marine Engineer was launched under the command of coxswain Tony Radcliffe and made for the troubled yacht.
After making sure the yacht's sailor was not in need of any assistance themselves, the yacht was taken under tow back to Douglas harbour.
Foxdale seagull farm importing birds in bid to boost numbers
Efforts to revive the Island’s seagull population will see thousands of the birds imported to a new farm in the west of the Island.
Vehicle services move online today
The government's announced a range of support to help people access driver and vehicle services as they move online.
Fuel price hit may last into winter, says government
The Chief Minister says the government must prepare for the winter when it comes to rising oil prices over the war in the Middle East.
Further temporary speed limits on TT course
There'll be more temporary speed limits and traffic lights on the TT course this week.
Western homes to be without water tomorrow
Homes in Peel may be without water during work tomorrow.
Co-Op ordered to hand over evidence in blind worker's tribunal
Manx Co-operative has been ordered to hand over documents, messages and CCTV footage to a woman who's claiming she was unfairly dismissed and suffered disability discrimination.
Who'll be getting meningitis vaccines?
An MHK has asked the Island's Cabinet Office Minister about meningitis vaccines.
New atlas shows dramatic fall in Island birth rate
Births on the Island have fallen by nearly 45 percent in 15 years.
