Lifeboat tows grounded yacht from Oban Bay

Oban Lifeboat launched last night to a yacht aground on the Corran Ledge in Oban Bay. The lifeboat was requested by Stornoway Coastguard at 8.20pm after the 40ft vessel that had experienced engine problems entering Oban Bay. With a dying wind, the vessel was unable to make way under sail and drifted onto the Corran Ledge. The volunteer crew arrived quickly on scene and attached a tow line. Once it was established that there was no damage, the yacht was pulled clear to the safety of Oban Marina. Fortunately the yacht had drifted aground slowly, so the grounding of the vessel was minimal, making for a relatively easy recovery on a dropping tide.