Yacht stranded ON PASSAGE from the Isle of Whithorn to Kippford on Wednesday, August 24, the 23' yacht Albino mistook the entry into the Urr Estuary and went to the west of Almorness Point, driving into the shallow Orchardton Bay. On discovering her mistake she tried to anchor, but the anchor did not grip on the hard bottom, despite the fact that there was 60 feet of chain and a nylon warp attached. Albino was driven on the rocks and her rudder was torn from the transom.

A member of the public, seeing the yacht's difficulty, telephoned at 2000 to the honorary secretary of Kippford ILB station and the ILB crewed by Helmsman Leonard Filer and Crew Member John Robertson launched ten minutes later. The wind was south east moderate force 4, the sea rough. The tide was full.

The ILB reached the stranded yacht at 2030. The approach was difficult as the seas were about six feet, breaking continually over the ILB. However, the 81yacht was towed clear of the rocks and held in position until the tide eased. She was left on dry ground and recovered next day by the yacht yard.

The ILB returned to her station at 2230 and was rehoused at 2250. The yacht's crew of two were given hospitality.

For this service a letter of appreciation signed by Captain Nigel Dixon, RN, Director of the Institution, has been sent to Dr T. Maurice Donald, honorary secretary of Kippford ILB station..