Yacht towed to safety

An English registered yacht with three people on board was towed into Crosshaven Harbour, Co Cork, by Ballycotton Lifeboat last…

An English registered yacht with three people on board was towed into Crosshaven Harbour, Co Cork, by Ballycotton Lifeboat last night after taking on water 20 miles off the Irish coast. It was believed to have been taking part in the Bristol to Bantry Regatta.

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