Crew members with the US Coast Guard rescued three people 154 miles southeast of Cape Hatteras.
On Wednesday, the Coast Guard was notified about a sailing vessel that was caught in heavy weather and at risk of capsizing.
The mariners aboard the 59-foot boat initially said they weren't in distress, however on Thursday they requested to abandon their vessel, prompting a rescue.
A US Coast Guard helicopter crew was able to lift all three individuals to safety successfully.
No injuries were reported.
CNN contributed to this report.