PASSENGERS on two boats were rescued after they suffered engine failure.

Poole RNLI Inshore Lifeboat went to the aid of three people on board a four metre Rigid Inflatable in Wareham Channel and towed them to Parkstone Bay Marina at 1.45pm yesterday.

Yacht Brandy Belle was pulled to a safe area after its engine failed in the entrance to Poole Harbour just after 4pm.