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The RNLI said the sailor was “mighty pleased” to see the lifeboat that rescued him.
The three people got into difficulties four miles east of the Old Head of Kinsale in West Cork.
Weather conditions at the time were windy at the popular kite surfing spot.
The boat had issued a mayday call.
The yacht was one of many participating in the Fastnet Race in rough seas off west Cork this morning.
“The rescue was carried out with great skill and precision on a dangerous coastline in today’s winds,” the RNLI said.
Another rescue involved a dog that fell of a cliff.
The two men were resuced after their boat collapsed near a pier in Courtmacsherry.
All of the 30 crew members have been rescued, but much of the ship is underwater.