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15-Meter Sailboat Runs Aground at Lajes das Flores Port

A Spanish sailboat ran aground at Lajes port due to heavy swell, but no one was aboard during the incident.

24 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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15-Meter Sailboat Runs Aground at Lajes das Flores Port — Photo: Anacrocha04 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

A 15-meter-long sailboat ran aground at the port of Lajes das Flores on Sunday night after being affected by heavy swell. According to sources, there was no one on board at the time of the incident.

The sailboat, of Spanish nationality, became stuck on the coast due to the force of the waves, but there were no reports of hazards to navigation in the area. This situation was confirmed by various reports highlighting the safety conditions in that region.

Local authorities monitored the incident and reported that measures were taken to ensure no additional problems arose at the port. The situation is considered under control, as there were no serious setbacks.

Archive photo: 15-Meter Sailboat Runs Aground at Lajes das Flores Port — Archive photoPhoto: Rui Ornelas · Flickr · BY

The 10 Russian crew members of the sailboat were reported to be safe. They were not on board at the time the vessel ran aground, which helped avoid potential dangers.

The sailboat is expected to be moved as soon as sea conditions allow, although the exact date for its removal has not yet been specified.

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