Emergency crews raced to save a capsized dinghy out at sea after it was caught in rough conditions.
The North Berwick RNLI shared a warning on social media this week after members of the East Lothian Yacht Club got into difficulty in the water.
Explaining that "even experienced sailors can get caught out", the coast guard had been called out on Saturday afternoon after five vessels had to be abandoned at sea.
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With high winds and changing tides quickly causing difficulty, volunteers were caught on camera as they raced off the coast to help with the recovery.
Speaking on social media, the RNLI said: "Our volunteers were made aware that vessels were part of an East Lothian Yacht Club activity and had been abandoned after a sudden deterioration in conditions, with their occupants safely rescued by the ELYC Rescue Boats.
"Crew established the safety of the sailors, launched to assist ELYC Rescue Boats recovering five abandoned vessels which had dispersed over a wide are due to the wind and tide.
"North Berwick Coastguard Rescue Team coordinated the rescue effort alongside members of the ELYC guiding rescue assets to the capsized vessels which were difficult to spot from the water.
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"Even experienced sailors can get caught out. Always wear a flotation device, appropriate clothing for your activity and carry a means of calling for help. Should the unexpected occur ensure you have an agreed emergency action plan and understand when to call for help.
"In this instance the crew were pleased that ELYC prioritised sailors taking them off capsized vessels once there were too many capsizes to deal with. This allowed the vessels to be recovered in a controlled manner. In any coastal emergency dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard."
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