The RNLI said the yacht was towed back to Port St Mary and there were no injuries.
Port St Mary lifeboat was launched over the weekend to assist a 24-foot yacht in difficulty off the coast of Langness.
The call-out was at 15:45 on Saturday (22 January).
The yacht was towed back to Port St Mary and there were no injuries.
An RNLI spokesman praised the sailors for raising the alarm before the situation became serious.
Police appeal after bike crash
Police are making an appeal for witnesses after a motorbike crash earlier this week.
No more TT this year - and Dean Harrison awarded Senior win
There'll be no more racing at this year's TT.
Condition updates on three riders after Friday crashes
TT organisers have provided condition updates on three riders after their crashes on Friday, June 5.
£10k raised by popular charity walk
A charity walk has raised £10,000 for a sports charity in the South.
Further two-hour delay to planned racing
TT organisers have announced another, two-hour delay to today's planned race schedule.
Mountain closed because of pressure on emergency services
The Department of Infrastructure says it's had to close the Mountain Road because of 'significant current pressures' on emergency services.
Douglas-based Taxi firm stops operating
One of the Island's biggest taxi companies has stopped operating.
Questions raised over government tender for hygiene inspections
An MHK wants to know why the government is tendering for a private company to do food hygiene inspections.
