A SAILING yacht had to be towed from Bembridge Harbour last night (Thursday).

Bembridge RNLI were were called just after 7pm to assist a 24ft yacht, with one person onboard that had gone aground near the entrance of the harbour.

The yacht was towed to the visitors pontoon in Bembridge, arriving just after 8pm.

Writing on social media, Bembridge RNLI said: "Not very dramatic, but I understand the skipper was very grateful for our assistance."