On Wednesday evening Howth CG boat ‘Grainne’ was out working with Helicopter Mike Echo Sierra(Rescue 116). Grainne was asked to assist R116 with winching procedures. Out past Ireland’s Eye a crew member from Grainne was put in the water and was winched out up to the helicopter and then the winchman then landed in the boat. A second crew member was then lifted up halfway. The wind on scene was quite strong which suited 116 and allowed them to hover for prolonged periods. Grainne launched at 16.45 and was back on station at 20.00.
