> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.thequarry.media/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Brittany Ferries crew's dramatic yacht rescue featured in BBC documentary - URL: https://www.thequarry.media/brittany-ferries-crews-dramatic-yacht-rescue-featured-in-bbc-documentary/ - Published: 2026-09-15T12:04:37.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-15T12:04:37.000Z - Author: The Quarry - Tags: News - Brittany Ferries crew rescued an ill yacht skipper and his two teenage daughters in Force 6 winds and two-metre waves south of Jersey on 6 July 2025 - Three crew members from the ferry Voyager launched a rescue boat and boarded the stricken yacht to stabilise it until RNLI Jersey lifeboat arrived - The rescue was coordinated between Voyager's Captain Pierre Hingant and RNLI crew, with the yacht eventually towed to St Helier at 22:00 - The dramatic rescue featured in episode four of BBC Two's Saving Lives at Sea, broadcast on 8 September 2026 - The yacht skipper made a full recovery and the Bahamas Maritime Authority commended the crew for their professionalism Listen to this article 0:00 /0 1× Crew members from a Brittany Ferries vessel who rescued an incapacitated yacht skipper and his two teenage daughters in rough seas have had their heroic actions broadcast to the nation in the new series of [BBC Two's Saving Lives at Sea](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0031n7s/saving-lives-at-sea-series-11-4-teenage-mayday?ref=thequarry.media). On 6 July 2025, the ferry Voyager was sailing from Guernsey to St Malo when it picked up a distress call from a yacht a few miles south of Jersey. The skipper had been taken ill, leaving his two teenage daughters unable to control the boat in Force 6 winds and two-metre waves. Captain Pierre Hingant, master of Voyager that day, acted immediately after receiving the call from Jersey Coastguard shortly after 19:30\. The vessel diverted from its route and launched a rescue boat carrying three St Malo-based crew members — Julien Le Gal, Valentin Abbé and Clément Touzé. Two of the crew boarded the stricken yacht to stabilise both the vessel and the casualty until the RNLI Jersey lifeboat, George Sullivan, arrived on scene. RNLI crew were then transferred to the yacht using Voyager's rigid inflatable boat before the George Sullivan towed the vessel to St Helier, coming alongside at 22:00. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/48/0b/480bfed6-f3f7-4a48-9efe-fae23adf5d03/content/images/2026/09/Condor-Voyage-Maritime-Photographic-scaled.jpg) Captain Hingant said: "We received the call from the Jersey Coastguard shortly after 19:30 so diverted immediately. Conditions were challenging, with Force 6 winds and two metre waves, but Julien, Valentin and Clém are highly trained and experienced sailors, so their response was exceptional." He added: "It was very much a team effort, as we coordinated closely with the RNLI crew from Jersey. Passengers on board Voyager were also kept up to date throughout and very supportive, despite a total delay to their journey of two hours." The rescue was featured in episode four of the 11th series of Saving Lives at Sea, which aired at 20:00 on 8 September 2026\. The long-running BBC Two series follows RNLI crews and lifeguards at more than 30 lifeboat stations around the UK and Ireland, combining rescue footage with crew and survivor interviews. Gibby Gordon, coxswain on the RNLI Jersey all-weather lifeboat George Sullivan, praised the collaborative effort. He said: "The incident was a good example of effective teamwork at sea, with strong communication between the lifeboat and the Voyager master and excellent mariners' spirit shown in stopping, launching their rescue boat and assisting until the situation was resolved." Erwann Gabriel, Brittany Ferries' fleet and ports director, said: "Maritime tradition - and international law - require that vessels render assistance to those in peril at sea. We are incredibly proud of the entire Voyager team, particularly Julien, Clément, and Valentin for the valuable part they played in the rescue." He added: "Their professionalism and courage reflect the very best of seafaring spirit. We are delighted that the skipper of the yacht made a full recovery." The Bahamas Maritime Authority, where Voyager is registered, also commended the crew for their courage and professionalism following the incident. Passengers aboard the Voyager experienced a two-hour delay to their journey but were kept informed throughout the rescue operation and remained supportive of the crew's actions. ## Q&A **Q: When did the rescue take place?** A: The rescue occurred on 6 July 2025 when the Brittany Ferries vessel Voyager was sailing from Guernsey to St Malo. **Q: What were the conditions like during the rescue?** A: Conditions were challenging, with Force 6 winds and two-metre waves in the area a few miles south of Jersey. **Q: When was the rescue broadcast on television?** A: The rescue was featured in episode four of BBC Two's Saving Lives at Sea, broadcast at 20:00 on 8 September 2026.