Engine problem – 09/01/2019 – 9:10 to 17:05

The yacht from the previous incident reported a mechanical problem 5nm North of Cape Runaway and requested a tow back to Whakatane. Opotiki Rescue was tasked to tow the yacht back from  the Cape to abeam of Ohiwa Harbour where it was taken under tow by Whakatane Rescue. Opotiki Rescue  returned to Opotiki. Whakatane Rescue towed the yacht safely back across the Whakatane Bar.