Southport Lifeboat tasked by Holyhead Coastguard to help a sailing boat aground on Formby Beach.
The vessel had been on passage from Fleetwood to France when it ran aground at Formby.
The Lifeboat launched at 16:15 and met with the boats owner and Southport Coastguard who were with vessel.
A crew member from Southport Lifeboat went aboard the casualty vessel which was taken under tow into the River Mersey towards Liverpool Marina.
@rnli_newbrighton Lifeboat launched to meet the Southport Lifeboat in the Mersey and took over the tow for the rest of the journey.
The Southport Lifeboat recovered at 18:15 and was washed down ready for service again.
Well done to all involved.