Two sailors returning to the US from Bermuda had to be rescued by the US Coast Guard after they ran into trouble in poor weather.

The Canadians were aboard the 39-foot SV Glim and had taken part in the Newport to Bermuda race.

They left the Island on June 29 and requested a tow on Friday due to turbulent weather as Hurricane Arthur approached.

No one was injured, the duty officer for Bermuda Maritime Operations confirmed on Sunday.

A Bermuda Maritime Operations incident report stated: “The SV GLIM which took part in the Newport to Bermuda race left Bermuda on Sunday, June 29, towards Long Island, New York, with two persons onboard.

“On Monday 30th, the yacht reported failed engine when only 125 nautical miles north-west of Bermuda and continued sailing onwards. “The vessel’s position and condition onboard were monitored with concern as Tropical Storm and then Hurricane Arthur formed on Tuesday, July 1, forecast to turn and move directly across the path of the yacht.

“Eventually the Glim made it as far as 20 miles from the coast of the USA, where it was taken in tow by the US Coast Guard and made safe arrival at its destination.

“Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre were kept informed of progress by a local person in touch with the yacht and coordinated with USCG for the vessel’s safe arrival without incident.”