BY DAKOTA TAIT
A man's managed to escape with his life after his yacht lost power and collided with rocks at Caves Beach.
Around 7pm on Thursday night, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by New South Wales Ambulance after reports of a yacht in distress in waters offshore.
It was reported that the sole male occupant of the vessel broadcasted a mayday call over the marine radio and called triple zero stating that the vessel had lost power and was close to shore.
Upon arrival of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, the vessel was located 250 metres offshore from the rocks at Caves Beach.
Due to the conditions, the vessel impacted the rocks shortly after grounding the vessel.
The sole occupant was able to abandon the vessel onto shore where police and paramedics were waiting.
The male was assessed by paramedics for minor cuts and abrasions.
