4 August 2007 - Rocks damage Sunseeker

Poole all-weather lifeboat launched at 0730 to assist Mudeford lifeboat, which had been called out to save a 13m Sunseeker yacht that had got stuck fast on the rocks at Christchurch Head.

It was feared that the Sunseeker was badly damaged and had done some serious damage to the port side outdrive. Poole lifeboat towed the stricken boat back to Poole and they arrived back at 1030.

The boat was lifted out of the water and the extent of the damage was revealed.

It had extensive damage to both drives and the port side was ripped completely off.

There were scrapes and gashes along the keel and damage to the hull.
Coxswain Jonathan Clark commented: ‘On seeing the damage, I think we were very lucky to get the boat and people home safely.’

Further comment please call Jonathan 07764 320542.