BEMBRIDGE RNLI were called out to assist a 36 foot yacht this afternoon (Saturday).

The all-weather lifeboat was out today anyway, supporting Brading Haven Yacht Club's 'Push the Boat Out' open day and was on its way back when the crew received the shout from Solent Coastguard.

The yacht, with three crew on board, had reported having something caught around the prop, off Priory Bay.

The lifeboat put the yacht in tow and took it to the visitor's pontoon at Bembridge Harbour.