Torbay, Devon - At 9.37 p.m. on 9th May, 1966, the coastguard informed the honorary secretary that a red flare had been sighted about six miles south-southwest of Berry Head and picket boats had been sent out to investigate from the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth. As no further information was received the lifeboat Lloyd's, on temporary duty at the station, proceeded in a light north-westby- northerly wind and a slight sea. It was at high water. She searched in the direction indicated and radio contact was then made with the Irish coaster Susan which stated that she was standing by a small yacht Manana about eight miles from Start Point. The life-boat had no difficulty in finding the Manana which was well illuminated, and went alongside the yacht. The Susan then continued her voyage. The yacht had one man on board, and he was in a distressed condition having been suffering from sea sickness for three days. The yacht was towed back to Brixham inner harbour, and after ensuring that the Manana was moored safely, the life-boat returned to her own moorings at 2.30 a.m..