New Quay, Cardiganshire. At 7.50 on the evening of the 21st of August, 1960, the harbour master informed the honorary secretary that the small yacht Sylvia of New Quay appeared to be in difficulties and was drifting seawards.

It was high water. The weather wassqually with a strong southerly wind and a rough sea. At 8.10 the life-boat Frank and William Gates was launched.

She reached the yacht at 8.55 and found that she had lowered her sails and was drifting helplessly. A French crabber was near by. The owner of the yacht decided to accept a tow from the crabber, which was entering New Quay bay for shelter. The life-boat escorted both boats to New Quay. Rewards to the crew, £6; rewards to the helpers on shore, £7 7s..