James Watt Dock: Another Yacht Aground

[Aja]

It was an Etchells. Caught in stays I guess.


Onlookers reported 'dramatic scenes' as the pair were taken to safety.

What do onlookers know....

[Gardenshed]

a quick glance at any chart or electronic plotter shows the shallow spit

from the videos of the incident, Im always amazed at the number of blue-light agencies that turn up in full combat gear and helmets and hand around like spare parts

[Aja]

I guess there is a heightened awareness at that spot considering the recent tug rollover and all the other incidents.

If this was some east coast mud bank, the reaction would be less dramatic, I assume.

Excitedly dialling 999 for a marine incident is a bingo moment, mobilise them all!

The local Coastguard is based in the firestation at Greenock. Half a mile away.

[marisca]

I believe they were sailing out, tacking and carried the tack a tad far. There but for the grace of ...................

[Gardenshed]

Makes sense
The danger of the familiar!