Broken down yacht saved from rocks at Eilean Donan
Getty ImagesA sailor was rescued after his yacht broke down in bad weather leaving it at risk of being smashed against rocks at the famous Eilean Donan Castle.
The boat suffered engine failure in Loch Duich on Saturday night and the sailor sought shelter by anchoring in a bay near the castle.
But Kyle RNLI said gale force winds and rough seas caused the boat to be dragged towards the rocky shore.
The volunteer lifeboat crew towed the yacht to the safety of Kyleakin harbour.
A Kyle RNLI spokesman said it took two hours to tow the 11-tonne yacht the short distance through "extremely heavy seas".
- A yacht broke down on Saturday night during gale force winds.
- The sailor sought shelter in a bay near Eilean Donan Castle
- Lifeboat volunteers went to their aid after the boat was dragged towards rocks
- It took two hours to tow the yacht to safety in heavy seas.