RNLI Rescue off Trevose Head

The Padstow lifeboat was called out to the aid of a local vessel on Friday 18th September. The Padstow-based fishing boat “Northern Lights” suffered sudden rudder failure when about 20 miles north of Trevose Head.

The lifeboat “Spirit of Padstow” launched at 1.50pm and quickly made its way to the scene where the volunteer crew were able to attach a tow and bring the stricken vessel safely in to Padstow Harbour.

With Padstow still very much a community that uses the Sea, the town is very supportive of their local lifeboat and its crew. Occasions where the lifeboat is able to assist members of the town’s fishing community are fortunately rare but when they occur only serve to strengthen the bond and sense of pride.