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Re: James Watt Dock: Another Yacht Aground
Posted: Sat May 27, 2023 2:08 pm
by 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....
Re: James Watt Dock: Another Yacht Aground
Posted: Sat May 27, 2023 9:48 pm
by 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
Re: James Watt Dock: Another Yacht Aground
Posted: Mon May 29, 2023 10:56 am
by Aja
BlowingOldBoots wrote: ↑Sun May 28, 2023 9:01 am
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.
Re: James Watt Dock: Another Yacht Aground
Posted: Tue May 30, 2023 9:38 am
by marisca
I believe they were sailing out, tacking and carried the tack a tad far. There but for the grace of ...................
Re: James Watt Dock: Another Yacht Aground
Posted: Tue May 30, 2023 11:23 am
by Gardenshed
Makes sense
The danger of the familiar!