Date of Incident:
12/05/2026
Station:
NCI Needles
Incident Summary:
NCI observed a yacht aground on bank on an ebbing tide. HMCG informed, casualty also called CG, 2 POB and 1 dog. AWLB tasked, arrived at casualty, and crew went to assess any damage. No
damage was found, casualty happy to wait for incoming tide. Vessel refloated as tide came in, and proceeded on passage.
RNLI:
Yes
Initiated:
NCI
MCA:
Yes
Casualty Type:
Sailing Vessel
Cause of Incident:
Vessel - Stranding or Grounding