Coastguard Helicopter Winch-Man Saves Sailor in Dramatic Newhaven Yacht Crash

In a dramatic and heart-stopping incident, a 36-foot yacht carrying a lone sailor crashed into the Newhaven harbour wall, breaking up on impact. The incident, which occurred shortly after 4:15 PM on July 4, prompted a swift and coordinated rescue effort from multiple emergency services.
Watch this exclusive footage capturing the moment the yacht collided with the harbour wall and the ensuing rescue operation. The brave winch person from the Coastguard Helicopter can be seen battling harsh conditions to save the sailor, ultimately succeeding despite taking a battering in the process.