An ill-fated voyage, Thursday 26

Wind easing and sea state calmer so we decided for Whitby. Short weather window as strong Northerlies forecast for the weekend which would make a return to Blyth difficult/impossible

Advised by marina 11.30 departure latest safe leaving time, thereafter channel too shallow for our draft.

As we locked out it was clear not enough water and very soon we were aground and stuck with an hour and a half of falling tide. Not a familiar predicament, no help from marina or advice from local coast guard, apart from checking we were safe.

2 anchors, aft and stern, all drinking water, three quarter of a ton jettisoned and waited with some trepidation, would we tip over?

Thankfully with about a metre of water we rocked the keel into the sand and remained afloat and upright, WHEW!!!!  Back in when enough water.

Is someone trying to tell us something?  Home tomorrow to sail another day.

Image are of us aground from the chart plotter and back in the lock.