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A training exercise turned into a real life rescue for the crew of Cowes RNLI last night (Monday).

The crew of Cowes RNLI was called to the aid of a 27-foot yacht on Monday night.

The Coastguard was contacted shortly before 8pm and told someone onboard a yacht had fainted. A spokesperson for HM Coastguard said: "Cowes RNLI lifeboat escorted the yacht back to Trinity Landing where they were met by Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team and the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service." The man was subsequently taken to St Mary's Hospital. House Rules We do not moderate comments, but we expect readers to adhere to certain rules in the interests of open and accountable debate.

COWES RNLI lifeboat was called out following a distress call a boat was on fire on The Solent this afternoon (Saturday).

Live and Local Podcast - Supporting Live Local Music On The Isle Of Wight Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Tows Smoking 30-Foot Vessel To Safety By Iona Stewart-Richardson  The alarm was raised at 12.50pm this afternoon (Saturday) by a man aboard the vessel. Cowes Lifeboat towed it to Trinity Landing, Cowes where it was met by local firemen, Coastguard Rescue Teams from Bembridge and The Needles. The motor-cruiser was on its way to the mainland following refurbishment work at a River Medina boat-yard. There are no reported injuries.