THE Conwy volunteer lifeboat crew launched to a yacht that had run aground with four adults and two young children aboard.

The inshore lifeboat, The May-Bob, was launched with three volunteer crew members  to assist the stricken 26-foot yacht on the sandbanks near the Scabs during an outgoing tide.

The crew was called in by Holyhead Coastguard on Thursday afternoon.

Conwy Lifeboat posted: "On arrival on scene it was established that all 4 adults and 2 young children were unharmed, all well and all wearing life jackets which was great to see, however, the yacht was unfortunately firmly aground on the sandbank just outside the channel.

"On consultation with the yacht crew and Lifeboat, 2 adults and 2 children were taken to the safety of the shore whereby they could return home. The other 2 adults remain with the yacht and await high tide where they can then make their return to Conwy Harbour.

"Once the casualties were taken safely ashore, the lifeboat crew of Steve, Sue & Morgan returned to the boathouse where the boat was recovered, washed down, refuelled and made ready for the next request.

"As always a big shout out to all our volunteer crew members, including the crew who assisted with the prompt launch and recovery of The May-Bob."

MORE NEWS: Tributes to ‘legend’ who arranged donkey rides for years on Llandudno West Shore

The team offered advise to anyone visiting the coast this summer.

"If you’re planning to visit the coast, please stay safe, take care in the sun and #RespectTheWater.

"Check the tide times, keep an eye on your surroundings, know your route to safety and have a means of calling if you need help. The Skipper did the right thing on this occasion with contacting the Coastguard via VHF."

For more of the RNLI’s safety advice visit https://rnli.org/safety/know-the-risks/tides

If you see anything that gives you any cause for concern call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.