TWO people were rescued when their sailing boat broke down near Beer Head.

TWO people were rescued when their sailing boat broke down near Beer Head.

Lyme Regis RNLI lifeboat crew were called out on Wednesday night (June 2) at 8.19pm, following reports the 24 foot yacht had developed engine trouble.

The vessel, Trade Winds, was towed back to the safety of Lyme Regis harbour at 8.20pm.