Dunbar, East Lothian. On the 18th June, 1961, at 8.40 in the morning messages were received from the coast- guard that a yacht in the Forth needed help but had been lost to view from the shore. Various messages were received, but all were rather vague. At ten o'clock a small yacht was seen off the Bass Rock and the coastguards were asked to keep a close watch. A strong westerly wind was blowing with a moderate sea.

It was squally, and the tide was ebbing.

At 10.30 the life-boat Margaret put to sea. She found the yacht Maida about three miles out to sea and four miles north of Dunbar. The Maida had lost her mainsail and was having difficulty with her engine. The life-boat took the Maida, which had a crew of three, in tow and brought her into the harbour.

She then returned to her station, arriving at noon..