Richard Loseby, left, and brother-in-law John Carnt rest up in Alderney. (Picture by James Varley) 1171791

SEASICK sailors were rescued by Alderney’s lifeboat in rough seas.

The Roy Barker I set out at 7.45pm on Thursday to help the men, whose 12-metre yacht had suffered engine problems 23 miles north-west of the island. Three hours later, both vessels were secure in Braye Harbour.

Experienced sailor Richard Loseby, 66, and brother-in-law John Carnt, 56, had been sailing to Poole after boarding Chichester-registered Astazou in St Peter Port.

Retired project manager Mr Loseby, from Poole, said the pair hadn’t eaten all day.

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