Thames Coastguard received a 999 call at 7.30am yesterday reporting yacht which had broken its mooring and drifted ashore in St Lawrence bay, River Blackwater.
The South Woodham Coastguard Team attended, located, identified and secured the vessel.
The owner was informed and made arrangements for the recovery of his boat to deep water.
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