VENTNOR Coastguard were called out this morning (Saturday) to a yacht that had broken away from its mooring on the River Medina.

The 25ft yacht had broken away at the Folly.

Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team located the yacht and secured it back to its mooring, after checking for damage and pollution.

A spokesperson for Ventnor Coastguard said there was some damage to the vessel, but no pollution.