FALMOUTH COASTGUARD SEARCH FOR SKIPPER OF 31FT BLUE AND WHITE YACHT, SEAGAIR
Falmouth Coastguard is appealing for any information about the
whereabouts of a white with blue stripe 31 ft yacht ‘Seagair’ skippered by a
65 year old woman.
The woman failed to make contact with relatives last night as expected
and despite extensive enquiries involving police and coastguards, no sign has
been found of the yacht or the woman. The woman left Mousehole to go to
Bideford at 6.30 pm on Saturday evening, but has not been seen or heard from
since then.
Three RNLI lifeboats from Penlee, Sennen Cove and St Ives have been
requested to launch and are searching for the missing yacht. A first light
air search by rescue helicopters from RNAS Culdrose and RAF Chivenor has been
planned and they will join the search. Coastguard rescue officers from North
Cornwall and North Devon will conduct a shoreline search
Steve Huxley, Search and Rescue Communications Manager, Falmouth
Coastguard says:
"The woman departed Mousehole on Saturday evening onboard her
newly purchased vessel. We understand that she was heading for Bideford. We
have been unable to find her and are very concerned for her safety. Members
of the public who may have seen or heard from the skipper of the ‘Seagair’
should contact Falmouth Coastguard on 01326 317575.
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