LIFEBOAT crews were tasked to take over the tow of broken down yacht from another vessel.

Moelfre inshore lifeboat had been out on an exercise yesterday (Saturday) when they were diverted to a vessel with an engine fault.

The boat was being towed by another vessel, but because of conditions near Penmon, the UK Coastguard at Holyhead requested that the larger Beaumaris inshore lifeboat take over the tow.

The Moelfre lifeboat placed a crew member aboard the broken down vessel whilst they escorted the two craft until the arrival of the Beaumaris lifeboat.

Beaumaris Lifeboat Annette Mary Liddinton was launched at 2.35 pm and headed to Llanddona beach.

Off the beach, the tow was transferred from the towing vessel to the Beaumaris Lifeboat who placed one of their crew aboard the yacht whilst the Moelfre lifeboat man returned to his lifeboat.

A spokesperson for Beaumaris Lifeboat said: "A tow was then commenced which brought the yacht to a mooring at Beaumaris.

"The two adults and one child aboard the craft having elected to remain on board contrary to the advice given to them by the helmsman of the lifeboat."