If you can’t secure the vessel, sail to safe water or resolve the engine problem, it’s time to raise the alarm. Depending on the circumstances, making a prompt call for assistance might be your highest priority. It’s particularly vital if you’re on a lee shore.
In October last year, the Humber lifeboat and Catzero, the 72ft sail training vessel that I co-skipper, took part in a joint towing exercise.
The RNLI recently completed a Lines Under Load project, and one outcome is that they now carry a comprehensive towing kit, including a selection of Dyneema strops, and long polyester tow line. Despite
