The Lizard lifeboat RNLB Rose launched on service shortly before 11am on Saturday, to go to the assistance of a disabled yacht.

The yacht, named Fair Winds of Avon, had suffered engine failure and was unable to sail due to damaged rigging.

It had been on passage from Milford Haven to the Netherlands and had two people on board, and was stranded three miles south of Lizard Point.

A tow rope was passed from the lifeboat to the yacht which was then safely taken into Newlyn harbour arriving by 3pm.

Conditions on the scene were described as moderate with a considerable swell, and the lifeboat was crewed by coxswain Andrew Putt, second mechanic Johnny Bray, Adam Weston, Jacqui Dunmall, Ed Bray and Tom Mason