A fisherman who was lost at sea for more than 48 hours is back at the helm of a new boat.
Jim Reid, 76, was fishing with his grandson David Irvine, 35, in May when the pair became lost in fog because of a faulty compass.
When they failed to return to Gourdon harbour after their early morning trip, a major search was launched.
Coastguard, lifeboats from three stations, helicopters, a plane, and a fleet of local vessels took part in the hunt, which was called off when no trace of the men or their vessel was found.
But on the morning of Thursday, May 22, they were spotted by the crew of a Buckie-registered trawler, the Sylvia Bowers.
They were floating 46 miles off the coast of Montrose when they were found, and had survived on just two biscuits, a bottle of water and a flask of tea.
They were taken to Montrose harbour later the same day and reunited with their families.
At its peak, the search covered more than 2,000 square miles and extended 30 miles from the coast.
Speaking of his return to the sea, Mr Reid said: “It feels great. This is my life and that was never going to change.
“What else could I do except go to sea? There’s no way I’d be staying in the house and gardening.”
The sailor from Inverbervie lost his 16ft creel boat following the incident, as it sank when it was being towed back to harbour.
His new boat has been named The Water Rail, the same as its predecessor.
He plans to take no chances while sailing in future, and now goes to sea with two functioning compasses and a tin of chocolate biscuits – just in case.
“I’m not taking any chances this time,” he said.
“If one compass doesn’t work, I’ll be able to use the spare. I don’t fancy getting lost like that again.”