Search for yachtsman missing in Solent called off Two coastguard helicopters and RNLI lifeboats had been searching for the missing yachtsman since Saturday afternoon. A large-scale air, land and sea search for the skipper of a yacht found beached with its engine still running but with no one on board has been called off. No sign of the man has been found after a member of the public discovered his vessel, called Brigand, ashore with one of its sails up near Brighstone on the Isle of Wight. Solent coastguard watch manager David Williams said it is believed the skipper left Poole in Dorset on Saturday morning with the intention of sailing to Hayling Island. Following the discovery of the grounded yacht, a five-hour search was launched at around 5.15pm on Saturday involving two coastguard helicopters and RNLI lifeboats, and broadcasts were made to passing vessels to be alert to objects in the water. The search was called off late on Saturday night but resumed again early on Sunday, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said. It was suspended later in the day after no sign of the unidentified skipper was found. A Solent coastguard spokesman said: "The search has been suspended but if we get any new information that prompts us to an area then we will recommence a search." Coastguards have urged people about to set out to sea to ensure they are familiar with their boat and equipment, have proper training and ensure their crew wear well-maintained and correctly fitting lifejackets.