Coastguard and RNLI teams managed to rescue the captain and bring him to shore. 

Video captures terrifying moments before stricken yacht runs aground

Beach rangers in Cornwall have put out a warning over digging deep holes on the beach. 

Warning issued after 6ft-deep hole found on beach 

The coastguard has warned of the potentially 'lethal' consequences of digging large holes in the sand.

Beach Rangers in Polzeath say a summer crackdown on anti-social behaviour is working.

The cameras have been deployed after groups of teenagers were reportedly 'swarming' to the beach for parties.

Whale spotted off the coast of Cornwall/JOHN GARTHWAITE

It is not the first time a whale has been caught on camera in Cornwall this month.

Charlie Morrow worked in specialist protection for six years alongside the royal family

Polzeath beach rangers say a temporary police ban for groups gathering on the beach helped stop school leaver's drinking.

Holidaymakers in Cornwall saw more than they expected at a beach in Polzeath.

Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha have been spotted catching surf and quality time together at Polzeath in Cornwall. 