Two of the Island's volunteer lifeboat crews launched yesterday to help a yacht which had broken down off the Island's north coast.
The alarm was raised just after 6.30pm yesterday when the vessel, with two people and a dog on board, hit difficulties off the Point of Ayre.
A nearby fishing boat stood by until Ramsey lifeboat arrived - Peel lifeboat then towed the yacht to Peel.
Nobody was hurt during the incident.
DOI rules ignored amongst traffic chaos
Parking tickets will be issued and cars removed, if motorists continue to ignore rules implemented by the Department of Infrastructure.
People urged to send well-wishes to war veteran
People are being urged to send well wishes to a 99-year-old war veteran who has fallen ill.
Charity bin stolen
A charity bin in the south of the Island has been stolen.
Job losses at PokerStars
Job losses have been announced at Island-based e-gaming firm PokerStars.
Festival of Jurby stopping after 10-year run
The Festival of Jurby is to stop running after ten years 'until further notice'.
DEFA seeks extraordinary Tynwald meeting
The government is pushing for an extraordinary meeting of Tynwald to secure the future of the Island's animal trade.
Letter deliveries dropping to five days a week
Letters on Island will now only be delivered five days a week.
Area plan debate like ‘David vs Goliath’ says campaigner
Arguing against developers over land use in the Eastern Area Plan feels like ‘David versus Goliath’ according to a resident campaign group.
