The lifeboat launched to a 23' yacht in the Swale, which had gone aground earlier in the day after having suffered engine failure. The two occupants had requested assistance and a tow for when they refloated.

The lifeboat found the yacht near the entrance to South Deep, and stood by until the tide had risen sufficiently to refloat the yacht. It was towed off the mud, and then placed on a mooring in South Deep, south of Fowley Island.

The occupants elected to stay on board their craft, and the lifeboat then returned to station.