on the rocks

Big local topic of discussion this week: the mega-sailing-yacht Mirabella V broke anchor and grounded herself on the rocks near Cap Ferrat during gale-force winds while in a dangerous spot (everyone else with any sense, or so they say, was moored in harbor or at very least, not sitting on that side of the point), sat stranded and damaged for two days before being shifted free and assisted-in for assesment and repairs. The incident was given a lot of attention--front page of the Nice Matin newspaper, full color picture, above the fold--because Mirabella V is the largest sloop in the world, just completed and launched this year, owned by the American gazillionaire-owner of Avis car rentals. He's never going to live this one down. Wonder what happens if I park my next rental car on a hill without the parking brake on?