Contessa 26 Runs aground - Why?

Exciting moments right at the end of the trip home from the Jester Challenge 2025. First we run aground unexpectedly in sight of the Cardiff Barrage, then a fellow sailor loses control in the Barrage lock and collides with Green Tambourine! All is well in the end and we finally arrive back at our mooring.. 0:00 The wind dies away as we take on the Bristol Channel 01:36 We have to use the engine! 02:33 Tide turns in our favour as we near Cardiff 03:33 Approaching Lavernock Point 04:13 We are aground! 05:38 Into the Barrage waiting are 06:34 Entering the Barrage Lock 09:17 Leaving the lock and into Cardiff Bay 10:24 Picking up our mooring 11:31 Discussing the grounding and in lock collision.. Jester '25 playlist is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZCvVhEwq-ebINsWIXC8RV92KwNZ4EBP0 Different ways to support this channel: 1. Like the video! (free) and comment if you feel inspired (free) 2. Subscribe (free) and click the bell (free) so you know when there's a new video 3. Become a member (cheap as chips)(actually cheaper than chips)(that's fries if you're viewing from the US) and get personal access, plus early views of new uploads, and my eternal gratitude for your support 🙂 : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClCzx7NtTAcr9s2C3CJiv7w/join 4. Give me a 1 off donation via the 'Thanks' link under the video Thank you! Sailing a 1970 Contessa 26 A big thanks to @miceinamatchbox for the music! Sailing a 1970 Contessa 26