A man, who is taking part in a charity sail across the British Isles, had to be rescued in Blackpool by the RNLI.
The RNLI was called at 4.54pm on Wednesday (July 12), to reports of a small dinghy in difficulty near the north pier.
The Laser Dinghy had capsized and washed up on the beach near the Comedy Carpet.
The RNLI headed to the location to assess the situation and to make sure the man involved was uninjured.
They took him to the RNLI station for an overnight stay and so he could make repairs to his boat.
Andrew Hill-Smith was taking part in a charity sailing challenge when the incident occurred. He set off from the Isle of Wight on April 10 and is hoping to sail around the British Isles. He as completed 65 per cent of the challenge.
A spokesperson for the RNLI: “Our RNLI volunteers were called out at 4:54pm yesterday afternoon to reports of a small dinghy in difficulty just off North Pier.
“As the crew were arriving at the station, the Laser Dingy had capsized and washed up on the beach near the Comedy Carpet.
“The Landrover and crew headed to the location to check the gentleman had no injuries. Luckilyl he was in good spirits.
“Andrew left the Isle of Wight on April 10th and is sailing around the British Isles for charity. He has completed approximately 65 per cent of the challenge.
“All the crew helped the gentleman bring the small dinghy up to the station for an overnight stop and to make repairs to his boat. Hopefully he will be on his way again soon.”
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