The Exmouth RNLI Inshore lifeboat was called out around 7.40pm last night reports of people in difficulty in the river between Topsham and The Turf Locks Pub.
The group were found clinging onto their sinking sailboat.
Police and Exmouth Coastguard also assisted in the rescue.
Body found in Bideford fire investigation
Three teenagers currently on bail
Royal Clarence Hotel redevelopment to start
Work to start on historic city centre building
Road closures for Tar Barrels event
Organisers list road closures and residents-only access.
More redundancies at Devon shipbuilder
Redundancies could include managerial roles.
Devon's fire service change alarm response
Changes could save hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Exeter woman averts disaster at Greek airport
Exeter woman hailed 'a hero'.
