SW-INC-0005SeaWise Incidents

Single-hander grounded overnight at Cala Llonga

Anchor dragged during a sleeping watch with no alarm set.

likely · 1 sourceN
Vessel
CalypsoSailing yacht
When
2023Mediterranean
Crew
1 aboardAll survived
Outcome
Returned safely
Position
Cala Llonga, Ibiza
Sea area
Balearic Sea
Coordinates
38.95°N, 1.45°EApproximate position
Summary

What happened.

Anchor dragged during a sleeping watch with no alarm set; the boat grounded gently on a sandy beach overnight and was recovered undamaged at high water.

Lessons learned

What it teaches.

  • 1
    Single-handed means the anchor alarm is your only watch-keeper. Set it every time.
    on watch
Sources

Where this comes from.

News· Diario de IbizaYacht refloated at Cala Llonga after overnight groundingVisit ↗

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Procedures involved.

ProcedurePrimary

Running aground

Procedure

On Watch

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