what run aground mean
Running Aground. Despite all efforts to stay off shoals, beaches, or rocks, groundings do happen. It is said that there are only three kinds of skippers, those who have run aground, those who will run aground, and those that have but won't admit it. It is important that every boater be prepared for such an event with knowledge of what to do and the equipment with which to do it. Immediate Actions.