# ReleasableAccidentes

BARDID: CT-2015-0053
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Westbrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel was cruising about 4 knots when the vessel struck a submerged object and began taking on water. No injuries. Total Loss.


BARDID: CT-2015-0054
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Merriman Pond
NearestCityorTown: Watertown
County: Litchfield
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The passenger on an open motorboat complained he suddenly lost his vision and began to shake as if he was having a seizure and fell into the water. His body was recovered. The victim was transported to the hospital. the victim was pronounced deceased at 4:05pm. No PFD was worn.


BARDID: CT-2015-0055
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Old Saybrook
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC 1 was traveling southbound while PWC 2 was traveling westbound in the CT River when they inadvertently jumped the same wake section and collided in midair. One injury.


BARDID: CT-2015-0056
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Sherman
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was anchored from the aft starboard in a congested area. Vessel 1 was changing direction and collided with vessel 2. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2015-0058
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Zoar
NearestCityorTown: Newtown
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 was attempting to launch from the dock and the passenger was undoing the lines. A wake hit vessel 1 and pushed the vessel towards the dock. The boat got pushed underneath the dock/boat house. Two injuries.


BARDID: CT-2015-0060
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Norwalk
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
While vessel 1 was undocking in reverse, the passenger tripped on deck when he got onboard. The operator was distracted and also lost his prescription glasses when vessel1 hit docked vessel 2. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2015-0062
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was cruising in the vessel at about 40 mph when a passenger lost her balance and fell back hitting her head causing a laceration.


BARDID: CT-2015-0063
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Windsor
County: Hartford
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of a PWC was towing a tuber when he stopped the vessel to talk to a friend close to shore. The operator accelerated, and when the slack in the tow line was taken out, the tuber fell off and struck her left knee on the river bed causing injury to her leg.


BARDID: CT-2015-0064
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-09-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was cruising back to his homeport. The wind and current created a steep and large chop. The vessel dropped off a large wave and a plank (9ftx5") popped.  The operator noticed his vessel was sluggish and observed his bow was at the waterline. He attempted to retrieve PFDs but the compartment was flooded. The operator called mayday, exited the vessel with two fenders and his girlfriend. The two occupants were rescued by a passenger ferry. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2015-0065
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Portland
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Two PWCs were heading north on the river and collided when the operators were attempting to avoid an oncoming vessel. Both operators suffered injuries.


BARDID: CT-2015-0066
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-10-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Waterford
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was cruising when he hit White Rock. The lower unit was sheared off and the hull was also breached. Water flooded the bilge. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2015-0067
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-11-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Old Lyme
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the sailboat attempted to pass through a closing RR bridge. The mast hit the bridge and became de-masted. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2015-0068
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-11-22 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Waramaug
NearestCityorTown: Kent
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator suffered from a medical condition on board the vessel and fell overboard and drowned. No pfd's worn.
Investigation Ongoing.


BARDID: CT-2015-0069
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Brookfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
the operator was in vessel and smelled burning. The operator saw smoke and heard crackling coming from the engine compartment. Two passengers took a fire extinguisher and used it on the engine. One passenger called 911. The passengers and operator were transported by another vessel to a dock. The Brookfield Fire Dept. towed the vessel to the dock.


BARDID: CT-2015-0070
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-12-20 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Old Lyme
County: New London
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
50 year old male went fishing in a 10ft open boat and was reported overdue. The vessel was found unoccupied.
Investigation Ongoing.


BARDID: CT-2015-0071
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-12-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Waterford
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was attempting to haul his vessel in extremely low water.  The operator decided to move his vessel to the Niantic Boat Launch where there was more water. While doing so, the operator lost control of the vessel. The engine just raced and there was no propulsion. The investigator noted that the operator struck a submerged vessel and spun the hub. The vessel ran aground n the rocky shore as a result.


BARDID: CT-2016-0001
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-02-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rogers Lake
NearestCityorTown: Old Lyme
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Two occupants were fishing on a rowboat. The occupants decided to pull up the two anchors and move positions. One occupant lost his balance and fell to the port side. The boat took on water and eventually flipped over. The two occupants held onto the capsized boat until rescued. They were not wearing a pfd. Two injuries and no property damage.


BARDID: CT-2016-0002
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-04-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Glastonbury
County: Hartford
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Four occupants onboard an anchored canoe capsized due to the current and wind.  Three were treated for hypothermia. Vessel was lost.


BARDID: CT-2016-0003
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coventry Lake
NearestCityorTown: Coventry
County: Tolland
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The weather quickly declined and the rowing scull with 9 people on board took on water. The vessel was evacuated and utilized as a flotation device. The coach in a nearby vessel rescued the persons in the water. There was no property damage.Three injuries.


BARDID: CT-2016-0004
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:56:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Bridgeport
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Two male occupants had launched a 7ft inflatable raft with the intent to fish from PleasureBeach.  The strong winds and currents pushed the vessel away from the beach. The occupants were no longer able to provide propulsion to the raft when one of the oars fell into the water prompting the passenger to leave the raft. The passenger jumped into the water to recover an oar that fell into the water. The operator lost sight of the passenger.  The operator and raft were rescued. The passenger's body was recovered on 6/23/16 in Fairfield, CT.


BARDID: CT-2016-0005
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake of Isles
NearestCityorTown: North Stonington
County: New London
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A 14ft canoe capsized and one male occupant without a pfd did not survive. The other occupant swam to shore. Under investigation.


BARDID: CT-2016-0006
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cedar Lake
NearestCityorTown: Chester
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Two occupants were in a canoe with no PFDs. The operator had a BAC level of 0.23 g/100mL and was rocking the canoe back and forth trying to tease the passenger (girlfriend). The canoe capsized and the operator went missing and was recovered on 6/19/16. The passenger was rescued by a nearby boater.


BARDID: CT-2016-0007
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: New Haven
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of a kayak was fishing when he leaned over the side of the kayak too far and fell out. Another kayaker retrieved him and he transported to the hospital and treated for hyperthermia.


BARDID: CT-2016-0008
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Waterford
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel was cruising, when he noticed the front windshield was not closed properly. The operator asked passenger 1 to take the helm. The vessel struck a submerged object known as Two Tree Island. The vessel began to take on water. No injuries. Vessel was a loss.


BARDID: CT-2016-0009
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Madison
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was heading back home in his sailing vessel when the centerboard failed. Vessel turtled and operator was ejected from the vessel. Operator swam to shore. The vessel was later recovered. One Injured.


BARDID: CT-2016-0010
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Thames River
NearestCityorTown: New London
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was returning home to the New London boat launch when the sterndrives malfunctioned by the force of wake/wave and caused the boat to suddenly turn and strike the channel marker. The operator beached the vessel and sustained two broken teeth. The vessel was a loss.


BARDID: CT-2016-0011
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fishers Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Stonington
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Onboard navigation aids
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was navigating behind Sandy Point. The GPS unit was recalibrating and showed the vessel on the edge of the channel. The vessel hit a rock. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2016-0012
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Housatonic River
NearestCityorTown: Devon
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of a sailing vessel proceeded down river. As the vessel went through the Devon Metro North Railroad bridge, the mast had hit one of the low hanging cables. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2016-0014
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was cruising towards Red nun # 4. The vessel went on the wrong side of the nav aid and struck the submerged rocks. The vessel began to take on water. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2016-0016
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator observed the odor of something burning. He noticed dark smoke from the stern of the vessel. The port engine was on fire. Three fire extinguisher were utilized to extinguish the fire. No injuries. Vessel was a loss.


BARDID: CT-2016-0018
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Old Saybrook
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was traveling northbound on the CT River and was looking at his GPS and looking for logs when the vessel went out of the channel and struck rocks. One injury and property damage.


BARDID: CT-2016-0019
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Brookfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
While docking, the operator put the vessel in reverse and the vessel proceeded to go forward and strike vessel 2 and 3. The shift cable did not work properly. Three people were injured as a result of the impact and property damage occurred.


BARDID: CT-2016-0020
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood lake
NearestCityorTown: New Fairfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was attempting to dock when the throttle failed to engage in reverse gear. Vessel 1 struck both the dock and adjacent docked vessel 2. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2016-0021
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Clinton
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was under way with one passenger. The operator had been boating and painting all afternoon and had a few glasses of wine. The vessel was on plane when they hit big waves and the operator observed the passenger laying down on the deck.  The passenger had sustained injuries upon impact with the waves.  BUI arrest made.


BARDID: CT-2016-0022
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: Stonington
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was underway and came upon numerous boats anchored and while navigating through a congested area, hit a submerged rock at the edge of the channel. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2016-0023
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: New Fairfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 was towing an individual when the towed individual signaled to stop the vessel. The towed individual had experienced pain in his right shoulder and 911 was called. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2016-0024
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Garda
NearestCityorTown: Burlington
County: Hartford
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
There were two occupants in a kayak. One 13 yr old occupant slipped off while attempting to go swimming. The other occupant stood up and fell off the kayak and hit her head on the vessel. 911 was called. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2016-0025
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middllesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 was maneuvering to dock his 46.7 ft cabin motorboat in strong winds and currents. Vessel 1 struck vessel 2 and 3 while navigating into his dock space. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2016-0026
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Stonington Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Stonington
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was attempting to dock and became softly grounded. The operator of vessel 2 powered full astern to free himself from the shallow water. When he did that, he collided with vessel 1.  No Injuries.


BARDID: CT-2016-0027
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Portland
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was traveling south on the river the night before. When at Harbor Park, the operator cut the engine and began drifting. While drifting south on the river, the vessel bumped into a sand bar. The operator attempted to restart the engine, but it would not start. The operator tied the vessel to the shore and went home for the night. The next day the operator found the vessel with the stern underwater. He called for commercial towing service to haul him to the closest boat launch. It was determined that the vessel sank because of a bad snap hole on the port side mid ship. The vessel was a total loss. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2016-0028
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Captains Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel was trying to set the anchor when a wake from another vessel caused him to loose his balance. The operator fell overboard and sustained injuries to his neck from the fall into shallow water.


BARDID: CT-2016-0029
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: New Farfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 was cruising between 20 -25mph at night with a fix on a street light on shore. The operator of vessel 1 saw vessel 2 when he was 2 ft from the vessel. He backed off the throttle but struck vessel 2. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2016-0030
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Housatonic
NearestCityorTown: Shelton
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person tangled in activity equ
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of a PWC was preparing to tow a water-skier. The operator asked the passenger if he was ready and he said yes. The operator accelerated and the towline tightened around passenger 1's (spotter) right hand. Passenger 1 jumped in the water to release the pressure. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2016-0033
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Milford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: bilge pump
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and two passengers were anchored for several hours fishing when the vessel starting taking on water over the transom. The bilge pump did not work and the vessel flipped. One passenger was treated for shock. Vessel was a loss.


BARDID: CT-2016-0035
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Narragansett bBy
NearestCityorTown: Stonington
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel heard a clunking/grinding sound and the boat bolted forward and stopped. The engine compartment was taking on water.  Vessel was a loss.


BARDID: CT-2016-0036
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Waterford
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was cruising behind a larger vessel when he noticed the vessel ahead was slowing down. The operator turned the boat 30 degrees to starboard to avoid the vessel ahead and crossed over the wake. The hull smacked the water twice. At that time, the operator noticed that a passenger had rolled from his seat on the port side of the bow and was on his knees complaining about back pain. The operator turned back to the boat launch and met emergency personnel. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2016-0037
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pawcatuck River
NearestCityorTown: Stonington
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was cruising at approx. 10 knots when he made contact with Seal Rock Reef.  The vessel briefly ran aground on the shallow rock which caused significant hull  damage causing the vessel to take on water. One injured upon impact. Vessel was a loss.


BARDID: CT-2016-0038
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Guilford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was pulling three people on a four person tube, when the tube rode up on the boat's wake causing two people to fall off the tube.  One injured.


BARDID: CT-2016-0039
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: New Fairfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
the operator had pulled into the dock, the passenger was stepping off the docked vessel as a small wake from a passing vessel caused her to loose her balance and fall into the water between the vessel and the dock. One injury.


BARDID: CT-2016-0041
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Sherman
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was onboard a pontoon boat rafted up to a number of other boats. The victim climbed to the upper level of the pontoon boat and slipped. The victim fell in the pontoon boat. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2016-0042
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Milford Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Milford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was tied to the dock. Vessel 2 was attempting to load the vessel onto the trailer. In attempting to do so, vessel 2 reversed its engines, lost control and hit vessel 1. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2016-0044
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Branford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While underway, the operator told the passenger to "hold on" and operated the vessel into a tight high speed turn. The passenger lost his footing and collided with the operator. Two injured.


BARDID: CT-2016-0045
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Darien
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and three passengers were traveling SE and exiting Ziegler's Cove when it struck a large rock off Hay Island. Upon impact, one passenger was ejected from the vessel. The other three passengers (including the operator) were injured. Operator was arrested for BUI. Vessel was a loss.


BARDID: CT-2016-0046
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-11-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Stamford
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
While cruising towards Stamford Harbor, operator suddenly felt a thud and the vessel stopped. The vessel was taking on water. No Injuries. Vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: CT-2016-0048
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-10-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Stamford
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The fire department arrived and found smoke condition coming from docked vessel with no person on board. The fire dept entered the main cabin and encountered dark black smoke and high heat with little to no flames. It was determined that a spliced cord was the cause of the fire. Vessel was total loss.


BARDID: CT-2016-0049
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-11-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Stamford
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
open motorboat was taking on water. Occupant was rescued by Stamford fire, treated by ems and released. Operater never responded to BAR request.


BARDID: CT-2016-0050
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-11-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coventry Lake
NearestCityorTown: Coventry
County: Tolland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A kayak with two occupants were paddling in the cove observing the super moon. While the operator attempted to retrieve a paddle, he leaned too far and the kayak took on water. When the operator tried to correct the issue he leaned back too far the other way causing the kayak to fill with water and become swamped. Both occupants were in the water attempting to swim to shore. The operator became exhausted and could not swim any further. The passenger began to yell for help and went back to assist the operator to shore. They were pulled into a boat and transported to the hospital for hypothermia treatment. 2 injuries. PFDS were worn.


BARDID: CT-2016-0051
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-11-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Waterford
County: New London
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of an auxiliary sailboat left New London Harbor under power when the wind intensified to 30-50 knots. A 6ft wave broke the motor mount and the engine then failed. The vessel grounded on shore. No injuries. Vessel was a loss.


BARDID: CT-2016-0052
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-11-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Milford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel launched from Milford harbor. Two occupants began fishing. A sudden movement by one of the occupants resulted in the canoe getting swamped. Life jackets were worn. Both occupants abandoned the vessel and swam to Charles island. Two injured and vessel was a loss.


BARDID: CT-2016-0053
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Old saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was cruising when the operator heard a thud and the engines started to rev up  loudly. He realized after looking at his electronic nav. chart he was over partially covered rocks. The vessel began taking on water. No Injuries.


BARDID: CT-2016-0055
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-11-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Fairfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Two men launched their 6ft inflatable raft to go fisihing. Due to high winds, the vessel drifted out to sea. One occupant panicked and jumped out of the raft and swam safely to shore. The other occupant tied the boat to a buoy before getting rescued two miles off shore. Both occupants were treated for hypothermia.


BARDID: CT-2016-0056
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Norwalk Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Norwalk
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Other
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by vsl equipment
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the sailing vessel was struck in the back of the head after the sailboat made a sharp turn into the wind. The victim fell off the sailboat and was rescued by a nearby police boat. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2017-0001
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-02-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Thames River
NearestCityorTown: Montville
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator launched his kayak to go fishing. Kayak was observed floating with no person onboard at 3pm. An overdue kayaker was reported at 11:24pm. Law enforcement located the kayaker's car at the boat launch. A large scale search effort was conducted with negative results. The operator was discovered floating near the US Navy Submarine Base New London on March 21, 2017. Cause of accident is unknown. Death is suspected drowning.


BARDID: CT-2017-0002
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-03-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Fairfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Three kayakers were paddling and one kayaker fell overboard due to heavy seas. The kayaker struggled to get back on board even with the assistance of the other two kayakers. A Mayday call was placed on VHF channel 16 and responders assisted. One kayaker was treated for hypothermia.


BARDID: CT-2017-0003
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:41:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Milford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator left the controls and proceeded to the stern of the vessel to urinate. While urinating, the operator fell into the water. The passenger attempted to retrieve the operator from the water and also made attempts to get a throwable device and pfds to the operator. The passenger called 911. The operator was located by rescue personnel. The operator was not responsive and transferred to the hospital and pronounced. Alcohol was a factor. BAC was .088


BARDID: CT-2017-0004
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:49:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Wethersfield
County: Hartford
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of a canoe was found deceased floating at the mouth of the cove. Just north of Wethersfield Cove, an anchored, overturned canoe was found. cause of accident is unknown. Cause of death was drowning.


BARDID: CT-2017-0005
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Housatonic River
NearestCityorTown: Shelton
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
A kayaker was fishing at night when he was struck by a motorized vessel resulting in injuries to the operator of the kayak. The motorized vessel did not stop and was not found after the incident.  Cause of accident unkown. Cause of injury is unknown.


BARDID: CT-2017-0006
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gardner Lake
NearestCityorTown: Salem
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Two occupied kayaks were drifting approx. 100 yards from shore when they observed  vessel 3  coming west towards them. The occupants tried to get vessel # 3's attention and realized the vessel was not slowing down. The occupants of the kayaks jumped overboard. Vessel 3 ran over one kayak. the operator of vessel 3 stated that the sun was in his eyes and he did not see the kayakers before impact. Property Damage only. No Injuries.


BARDID: CT-2017-0008
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:39:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Stamford
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
35 ft vessel was transiting inbound Stamford harbor. Upon arriving at the dock to the Crab Shell restraurant, it was noticed that a passenger was missing. The passenger was last seen on the stern. Rescuers recovered the 50 year old male and began CPR. The victim was pronounced deceased at Stamford Hospital. Cause of death was drowning. The victim had a BAC of .232 and Cocaine at a level of 67ng/ml.


BARDID: CT-2017-0009
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:05:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Branford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
An unresposive male was found floating face down next to his wind surfer gear.  No pfd. The medical examiner ruled the cause of death accidental drowning. Cause of accident was medical condition.


BARDID: CT-2017-0010
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Niantic River
NearestCityorTown: Niantic
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was entering the Niantic River between the bridges in heavy traffic when the operator was attempting to steer clear of another vessel. This maneunever brought the vessel too close to the dock. The vessel struck the dock on the starboard side midships. The owner of vessel took over the helm operations and attempted to put the vessel in reverse. The  vessel didn't respond at the helm. The vessel was turned off and restarted. The vessel's systems were all functional at that time. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2017-0011
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Darien
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of a sailing vessel (vessel 1) had engaged autopilot and went below decks when he struck anchored open motorboat (vessel 2). Vessel 1 struck the right leg of one of the passengers.  Vessel 1 pulled up the anchor and proceeded to the dock to get medical attention.


BARDID: CT-2017-0012
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Zoar
NearestCityorTown: Southbury
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was drifting in the middle of Lake Zoar at night. Vessel 2 was traveling north on the lake in a plowing position at approx. 15 mph. 

Vessel 2's bow collided with vessel 1 in the stern. Operator of vessel 1 was ejected into the water and was struck by the propeller of vessel 2 causing serious physical injury to his leg and subsequent death. Cause of accident was operator inattention and cause of death was trauma.


BARDID: CT-2017-0013
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Rye, NY
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was operating as a mark boat for sailboat races. While backing down in rough seas, waves came over the open transom and swamped deck. Excess weight of water on deck lowered open transom to seas, further swamping boat. Bilge pump was overwelmed and engines went underwater. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2017-0014
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: West Haven
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was traveling at night when the vessel struck an old sewer plant rock and upon impact, the operator was ejected into the water. The operator was unfamiliar with the area. Boat had a large hole in the bow and sank. One injuried.


BARDID: CT-2017-0015
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Clinton
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was disabled and being towed by vessel 2. When vessel 2 was attempting to bring vessel 1 into a hip tow, a wake from another vessel caused vessel 1 & 2 to collide causing damage to both vessels. Vessel 3 did not stop and was unidentifiable. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2017-0017
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Clinton
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 had already entered the channel from his slip when vessel 1 left his slip at a speed greater than the operator of vessel 1. Vessel 1 struck vessel 2 with bow anchor. No damage to vessel 1. No injuries


BARDID: CT-2017-0019
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Thames River
NearestCityorTown: Norwich
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel hit floating debris and the vessel sustained damage to its lower unit and began taking on water. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2017-0020
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:14:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: New Haven
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and passenger were transiting back to their yacht club after spending about an hour at a bar/restaurant in the City Point area. The vessel was traveling approximately 38 knots when it struck an anchorage buoy located outside the West haven/New Haven channel. 

Both occupants were ejected. The passenger was able to the  locate the operator but was unable to get him back in the boat. He tied a line loosely around him and climbed onto the boat and radioed for help. The operator died due to blunt impact injuries of torso with fractures and visceral injuries. 

The operator's BAC was 0.19. The passenger was treated for a large laceration on his right leg and additional minor injuries. The vessel was totaled. Cause of accident was improper lookout.


BARDID: CT-2017-0021
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Niantic River
NearestCityorTown: Niantic
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The 23ft cabin motorboat was refueled with 62.42 gallons of gas. The explosion occured due to the fuel system (fuel tank was leaking) and electrical failure which caused the ignition of fuel/vapors when the vessel was started. Three burned from expolosion.


BARDID: CT-2017-0022
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: East Twin Lake
NearestCityorTown: Salisbury
County: Litchfield
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of an open motorboat began to accelerate with six passengers sitting on the bow. The operator observed a swimmer in the water approximately 10 feet away. The operator powered down, truned off the engine and swerved to avoid the swimmer. The swimmer sustained injuries due to impact with the boat and prop. The victims head required five staples. The victims foot was also lacerated and part of her small toe is missing. The cause of accident was improper lookout.


BARDID: CT-2017-0023
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Chester
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was proceeding south when vessel 2 crossed vessel 3's wake in the trough. Vessel 2 hit vessel 1. Vessel 1 immediately took on water. No Injuries.


BARDID: CT-2017-0025
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Farmington River
NearestCityorTown: Barkhamsted
County: Hartford
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
An inexperienced kayaker lost control of her vessel in the rapids and capsized. A tuber rescued the kayaker and brought her to shore. One injury.


BARDID: CT-2017-0027
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Housatonic River
NearestCityorTown: Shelton
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: limb tangled in vsl equipment
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A passenger was attempting to reel out line to set the stern anchor. The wind picked up and the anchor line pulled through the passenger's hand causing injury.


BARDID: CT-2017-0028
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bantam Lake
NearestCityorTown: Riverton
County: Litchfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of Vessel 1 was on plane when he spotted vessel 2 about 200 feet away.  Vessel 1 slowed down and veered left to avoid a collision.  Operator 1 could tell that operator 2 did not see vessel 1. Vessel 2 collided with the starboard side of vessel 1. Operator 2 was injured and suffered from a laceration on his leg. Cause of accident was improper lookout.


BARDID: CT-2017-0031
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: West Haven
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Two male occupants aboard an open motorboat were ejected when the vessel struck the fixed breakwater. One male occupant was found on the breakwater and the second male was recovered in 30ft of water. The boat was found capsized near the breakwall. Cause of death was trauma for the one occupant found on the breakwall and drowning for the occupant found in 30 ft of water. Cause of the accident was Alcohol use. Both occupants had BACs above the legal limit. (0.14 and 0.15)


BARDID: CT-2017-0033
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mystic River
NearestCityorTown: Mystic
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading north on the river. While mauevering a 180 degree turn, the operator was unable to make the full turn without using reverse. The operator shifted the vessel into forward gear and nothing happened. Due to the wind and the backward motion of the vessel, vessel 1 struck vessel 2. Vessel 1 had an Avon RIB inflatable with an outboard engine mounted on the inflatable. No Injuries.


BARDID: CT-2017-0035
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of a vessel 1 and operator of vessel 2 weres assisting a disabled vessel under the railroad bridge. The operator of vessel says he did not see vessel 2 in front of him after vessels 2's turn he was only 3-4ft away. Operator of vessel 1 struck vessel 2 at midships and the momentum of the vessel 2 carried the 2 boats up against the bridge abutment.  No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2017-0037
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Fairfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
35 ft vessel was cruising when the vessl struck a submerged object and took on water and sunk. Vessel was a total loss. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2017-0039
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-10-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Old Lyme
County: New London
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The motor stalled on the vessel. The bilges were checked and pumped out. While waiting to start the engine, the vessel filled from a unknown area, would not drain and the vessel took a wave over the stern.  No injuries. The previous owner made modifications to the vessel which resulted in the scuppers failing.


BARDID: CT-2017-0041
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-15 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Captains Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked with the operator onboard. Vessel 2 was underway and veered towards vessel 1 when the operator of vessel 2 avoided rowing skulls. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2017-0042
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Sherman
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was attempting to dock to the bow of vessel 3 that was tied up to vessel 2. Vessel 1 was plowing at approx. 10 mph. Just prior to reaching the bow of vessel 3, the operator of vessel 1 accidently hit the throttle. Vessel 1 collided and ramped up sligtly into the starboard side bow of vessel 2. 

The operator of vessel 1 was ejected into the bow of vessel 2 where he struck his head. Passenger 1 from vessel 1 was ejected from the vessel into the water uninjured. Passenger 2, who was on vessel 2 was struck by the hull of vessel 1 and suffered minor injuries. two injured. Operator of vessel 1 was cited. cause of accident was excessive speed


BARDID: CT-2017-0043
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Housatonic River
NearestCityorTown: Stratford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Two Operators of personal watercrafts were jumping another vessel's wake and they collided. One injured upon impact. Improper lookout was the cause of the accident.


BARDID: CT-2017-0045
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Niantic River
NearestCityorTown: Waterford
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of Vessel 1 lost the ability to steer the vessel and hit three wood pilings and one docked vessel.


BARDID: CT-2017-0049
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-11-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was underway when his vessel struck submerged rocks and sank. Cause of accident was hazardous waters and operator inattention.


BARDID: CT-2017-0050
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-11-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was cruising when the vessel struck an underwater submerged object near Cornfield Point. The operator reported sunglare as the cause. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2017-0052
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Thames River
NearestCityorTown: Norwich
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked and sustained damage from a wake thrown by vessel 2. Vessel 2 claims that a line got caught in the propeller and didn't slow down, causing a big wake. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2017-0053
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Stamford
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was fishing. He pulled up the anchor and started the engine and accelerated. The vessel struck a submerged object and began taking on water. The vessel was partially submerged and recovered. Vessel was a total loss. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2017-0054
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: West Haven
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was fishing from an anchred vessel. The vessel took a couple of waves over the side and the bilge pump did not work. The vessel sank. The vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: CT-2017-0055
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fishers Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Stonington
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel hit a rock at the channel entrance. Vessel was on the worng side of the channel marker. Foggy conditions. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2017-0056
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Stamford Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Stamford
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 had casted off from their dock and entered Stamford harbor. The engine failed and vessel 1 drifted approximately 50 ft, striking vessel 2.


BARDID: CT-2017-0057
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-10-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Bridgeport
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was fishing off his anchored vessel when a large wave hit the port side of the vessel and flipped the boat over. The vessel was recovered. Vessel was total loss.  No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2017-0058
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Fairfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Passenger was ejected when the steering cable broke. The vessel traveling at 20 mph circled around and the propellar struck the victim in the arm and back.


BARDID: CT-2017-0061
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Portland
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and passenger were heading north in an open motorboat on the river on plane (approx 30mph) and within 75 to 100 feet from shore and suddenly hit something under water. As part of the investigation, it was identified as Bodkin Rock. There were two injuries and property damage as a result of the impact. cause of accident was imprper lookout.


BARDID: CT-2018-0001
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-01-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:47:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fishers Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Groton
County: New London
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and two passengers were heading south out of Mumford Cove towards Fishers Island Sound in a 16' open motorboat after duck hunting. The sea conditions worsened as they entered Fishers Island Sound. The waves became large and the speed/time between each was fast. The vessel took waves over the bow and it began to fill with water. The vessel filled with water and forced the bow under the surface of the water and stern up in the air. All occupants went into the water. The operator lost sight of the passengers and swam to shore and called for help. The passengers were recovered unconscious and unresponsive. They were transported to the hospital and pronounced dead. No PFDs worn. Two dead and one injured.


BARDID: CT-2018-0003
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-03-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gardner Lake
NearestCityorTown: Salem
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of a rowing shell was rowing for approxiamtely 5 mins when he realized that the oar lock hinge was open. Both oars need to be in the water for this type of vessel to stay right side up.The vessel capsized instantly. The operator's inflatable PFD worked as designed. The operator was unable to board the vessel and tried to make his way to shore. A witness called 911. The operator was rescued. The operator suffered from hypothermia.


BARDID: CT-2018-0004
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Captains Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was traveling north when the operator misjudged the red nun and struck the top of the rocks. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2018-0007
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Drug
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Kayak was found unoccupied with fishing gear and a pfd onboard. The operator was recovered on June 5, 2018.  While the exact circumstances of the capsizing of the vessel remains unknown, the facts and evidence collected during the investigation of this case are consistent with an accidental capsizing of the victim's vessel resulting in subsequent drowning. Factors to be considered in the victim's drowning are: his inability to swim, lack of use of pfd, and possible impairment due to alcohol marijuana use.


BARDID: CT-2018-0009
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Waramaug
NearestCityorTown: New Preston
County: Litchfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was cruising and saw a dock on his starboard side. The operator started to slow down to avoid impact with the dock. He thought he had cleared the dock when he accelerated and struck the dock as he misinterpreted the distance. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2018-0012
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: New Fairfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim entered the water from the stern while the vessel's engine was running. The victim yelled the operator's name and when the operator went to the stern to look for the victim, she was not seen. The operator attempted to locate the victim by jumping in the water. A witness noticed the vessel without anyone onboard and saw the operator in the water. The witness returned the operator back to the vessel and later found the victim floating face down. The victim was brought onboard and CPR was started. The victim was unconscious, had no pulse and was bleeding from a partially amputated arm.  The victim's arm came in contact with vessel's propeller while the propeller was engaged. The victim had a .11 BAC


BARDID: CT-2018-0013
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: Stonington
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling southeast in the bay towards the mouth of the pawcatuck river outside the channel near nun 20. The vessel struck submerged rocks just outside the channel to the northeast. The vessel grounded on the rocks and sustained damage. No injuries. vessel was a loss.


BARDID: CT-2018-0015
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Haddam
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of a PWC was cruising at 35 to 40 mph heading north on the river. Another vessel traveling south on the river passed the PWC and the wake caused the PWC to go up in the air and come down in a nose dive. The PWC operator fell off and hit his left leg ankle upon impact with the water.


BARDID: CT-2018-0016
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was following the course he had plotted on his GPS from Branford to Old Saybrook. When the operator approached Old Saybrook he had noticed the marker buoy for the Hen and Chicken hazard approx 50 yards off his starboard bow. The GPS indicated he had sufficient clearance, but with the low tide, he struck the hazards. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2018-0018
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lower Bolton Lake
NearestCityorTown: Bolton
County: Tolland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
An eye witness observed the female operator of a kayak being rescued from the water by another boater which was a male friend. Earlier the witness saw that the male's kayak was partially submerged, the bow underneath the female's kayak. The male friend stated that he observed her drinking 4 Jim Beam 50ml shots. Interviews with the female operator of the vessel were unsuccessful. She was not able to recall the incident or how the day's events lead her in the hospital. No PFD. One injured due to exposure to the elements.


BARDID: CT-2018-0019
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connectciut River
NearestCityorTown: Portland
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator on vessel 1 was traveling on the river and noticed water entering through an unknown location when he decelerated for a no wake zone. No injuries. Vessel was a loss.


BARDID: CT-2018-0020
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Zoar
NearestCityorTown: Oxford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of a PWC was towing a tube with two passengers on it heading south.  Another vessel traveling north created a large wake. The operator of the PWC took a sharp turn to head north. The occupants of the tube fell off as the tube hit the wake. One occupant was injured.


BARDID: CT-2018-0021
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bantam Lake
NearestCityorTown: Morris
County: Litchfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of a speed boat was towing a water skier when vessel 1's starboard side collided with the port side of vessel 2, a pontoon boat. The operator of vessel 1 was headed to the obstacle course when he observed vessel 2. When the operator of vessel 1 realized that vessel 2 was going to cross paths with him, he manuevered his vessel to the port. The operator of vessel 1 was charged with reckless boating, violation of rules for preventing collisions in regards to a crossing scenario and violation of rules for preventing collisions specifically in regards to maintaining a proper lookout. Two passengers on vessel 1 were ejected when the vessels collided and sustained injuries from impact with the boat. Operator of vessel 2 sustained injuries from impact with the boat. Vessel 2 was a totaled.


BARDID: CT-2018-0022
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fishers Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Groton
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, a commercial vessel was responding to a call for assistance when vessel 2 collided with the port side of vessel 1. The operator of vessel 2 stated he was traveling approx. 10 knots when all of sudden he saw vessel 1 off to the front right side of his vessel. The operator of vessel 1 was thrown to the ground upon impact. The operator of vessel 2 was a minor without a safe boating certificate. The owner/ passenger of vessel 2 was instructing his grandson how to operate the boat when the collision occurred. Operator of vessel 1 failed to have a proper lookout and operator of vessel 2 was found to be at fault for not having a proper lookout and not following the rules for preventing boating collisions. 3 injured as a result of the collision but did not require medical attention beyond first aid.


BARDID: CT-2018-0023
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Norwalk Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Norwalk
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel struck a fixed object known as Dog Island due to no navigation equipment onboard, the operator's unfamiliarity with the area and the extreme rocky conditions. The vessel was removed from the island and escorted back to its homeport. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2018-0024
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Branford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A vessel was reported aground on the rocks. Operator of vessel was found unconscious on the coach inside the vessel. The operator was wakened and escorted to the shore where he refused medical treatment. During a post accident interview, the opertor could not remember operating the vessels that moring. A second interview was conducted on 7/21/2018 and the operator stated that a medical examination conducted after the accident indicated that he suffered a concussion from a fall while on the vessel. One injuried.


BARDID: CT-2018-0025
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Waterford
County: New London
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and three passengers were fishing on their vessel. Due to rough seas the vessel took several waves over the stern. The bilge pump could not keep up. The operator attempted to start the two engines. Only one started. Without the necessary speed, the boat was not able to self bail. The operator called the USCG for assistance. The four occupants were retrieved from the water by another vessel. Vessel was not recovered, it's a total loss. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2018-0026
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: New Fairfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
An operator was attempting to beach the vessel on a crowded beach. Several people on the beach told the opertor that there were children in the water. The operator proceeded and struck a child on a tube. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2018-0027
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mystic River
NearestCityorTown: Mystic
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was leaving the slip and motoring down the fairway when the vessel hit a docked vessel. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2018-0029
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pawkatuck River
NearestCityorTown: Stonington
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 was returning to his dock when his engine failed and he began to drift. In an attempt to repair his engne he held onto an unoccupied vessel 2. While alongside vessel 2, the owner of vessel 2 came out on another vessel and observed damage on vessel 2. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2018-0030
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Guilford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The boat was caught in a gust of wind during docking maneuver and blown into the pulpit of a neighboring vessel. No injuries


BARDID: CT-2018-0031
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Niantic River
NearestCityorTown: East Lyme
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was maneuvering his vessel 1 out of his slip when he tripped and hit the throttle causing the vessel to attempt to power up to full plane. Vessel 1 struck vessel 2 and vessel 3. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2018-0032
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Passenger was demonstarting something when the vessel was underway, she jumped up from the seat trying to time a wave. However the boat struck the wave early and lurked upwards as the passenger was on the descent. The passenger suffered a back injry.


BARDID: CT-2018-0034
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Portland
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Two PWCs were traveling approximately 40 mph and 20 ft apart when the operator of PWC 1 collided with the operator of PWC 2.  The PWCs were traveling approximately 30-35 ft from shore. Operator 2 was ejected. Operator 1 didn't know why the PWC swerved in her direction, but remembered seeing a tree in the area. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2018-0035
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Williams
NearestCityorTown: Lebanon
County: New London
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
While attempting to water-ski for the third time that day, on the third attempt, the skier got up half way and held onto the rope and stated "I think I did something to my leg" The water-skier let go of the rope and helped onto the boat. Victim was taken by ambulance and suffered an injury to her hamstring.


BARDID: CT-2018-0037
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Norwalk
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 was fishing and approaching the mooring field at a slow speed, vessel 2 approached vessel 1 at high speed from the stern on the port side. The operator of vessel 1 veered to the starboard and made contact with a moored vessel 3. No Injuries.


BARDID: CT-2018-0038
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mystic River
NearestCityorTown: Mystic
County: New London
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was towing another vessel when he accidently hit the throttle on his vessel, causing him to get ejected out of the vessel. The vessel continued to circle without an operator and struck another docked vessel causing damage. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2018-0039
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Guilford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
While underway, the operator heard a loud bang. The operator stopped to investigate and extinguished flames in the engine compartment. One injured as a result of the fuel explosion.


BARDID: CT-2018-0040
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-10-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was traveling north within the harbor when the vessel struck the reef due to low tide water conditions. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2018-0041
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Haddam
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of a PWC was operating in the river when he saw a small boat heading North. The PWC tried to steer right, but vessel 2 turned to the port in front of the PWC. The PWC collided with the port side of vessel 2 causing property damage. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2018-0042
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Rocky Hill
County: Hartford
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and vessel 2, both pwcs, were traveling together, when vessel 1, traveling about 40-45mph, turned his handlebars to see who was behind him. Vessel 2 hit vessel 1 and the operator of vessel 1 was ejected. Two injured.


BARDID: CT-2018-0047
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Old Lyme
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel was traveling approx. 30 kots on plane when he impacted a submerged sandbar. Upon impact, two passengers were injured. The vessel was recovered by a commercial assistance vessel. No property damage.


BARDID: CT-2018-0048
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-10-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:02:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Brookfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel and the other occupant were experiencing engine problems. The engine began to bog down and when the operator threw the engine into neutral, the bow dipped and filled with water. The boat capsized and both occupants began to swim to shore. The passenger made it safely to shore, however the operator needed to be rescued. The paramedics said that the operator was wearing 5 layers of clothing. The combined layers of clothing saturated with water added to the difficulty of staying afloat or swimming to shore. The capsized boat was recovered and transported to marine headquarters.


BARDID: CT-2018-0049
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-11-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Union Pond
NearestCityorTown: Manchester
County: Hartford
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Two occupants were fishing in a canoe when a large fish was caught. When both occupants moved to help land the fish, the canoe capsized. The canoe was anchored and the canoe could not be righted. Two injured from cold water exposure.


BARDID: CT-2018-0050
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Westbrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was cruising on his motorboat when his starboard engine alarm sounded and he saw black smoke coming from the engine compartment. No injuries. Vessel was a total loss


BARDID: CT-2018-0052
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Deep River
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A tuber was climbing aboard the vessel and was struck by the propeller.
Case is still open, not releasable.


BARDID: CT-2018-0053
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Danbury
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling SE on the lake at approx. 25 mph when impact was made with a docked vessel #2 and traveled over vessel #2. Vessel 2 had no occupants onboard at the time. The operator had a BAC of 0.14. The operator was injured.


BARDID: CT-2019-0003
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Essex
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 (PWC) was at an unsafe distance behind vessel 2, causing the vessels to impact while traveling the river. The operator of vessel 1 was following too closely, was inexperienced, didn't keep a proper look out, and loss steerage through lack of power. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2019-0004
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of a sailboat was motoring in the dense fog with a look out on the bow, when the look out screamed "boat". 

A powerboat, on plane, was sighted two degrees off the bow of the sailboat. The operator of the sailboat veered to starboard. The powerboat veered to the port, striking the sailboat causing significant damage. The operator of the motorboat was cited for reckless boating in the 2nd degree. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2019-0005
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Westport
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of a 25' open motorboat was cruising 21-40 mph in the dark when the vessel struck rocks and two occupants were injured upon impact. The boat was salvaged. Vessel was a total loss. Two injured.


BARDID: CT-2019-0006
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Branford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Sailboat racing on starboard tack and other sailboat racing close on a port tack failed to give way to prevent a collision. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2019-0007
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-05-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: New Fairfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel's bow struck the shoreline of Vaughns neck for an unknown reason. The operator was ejected and suffered multiple fractures to his right side ribs, punctured, bruised and collapsed lung and a fractured right ankle. Vessel was a total loss. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2019-0008
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was reported to be taking on water while returning to the dock. A passenger noticed water flooding back by the transom. They could not locate the source. Bilge pumps were unable to keep up with the water. A commercial towing service was flagged down and unable to keep up with the intrusion of water. The vessel was found capsized in a navigation channel and towed out of the channel and salvaged the next day. No injuries. Vessel was total loss.


BARDID: CT-2019-0009
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Westport
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was under sail heading westerly at a slow speed. Someone yelled starboard and the operator of vessel 1 realized vessel 2 was approaching on a collision path off his starboard bow. 

Operator 1 attempted to avoid the collision but the vessels struck on a port to port sideswip. The passenger on vessel 2 upon impact was sent across the deck of the vessel into the steel pulpit.  She sustained two fractured ribs. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2019-0010
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Thames River
NearestCityorTown: Ledyard
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While cruising at 35 mph in the channel, the operator attempted to avoid impact with a floating object. An impact was heard and felt in the rear of the vessel. The operator stopped the vessel to look for damage. Nothing was noticeable. The operator started the engine and noticed no forward or reverse gears. EnCon was nearby and towed the vessel out of the channel. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2019-0011
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Darien
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was overcomed by a sudden squall which was stronger than anticipated. Vessel sank. No Injuries. Vessel was total loss.


BARDID: CT-2019-0012
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Captain's Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of a 36' vessel was traveling approximately 18-20 mph while towing two people on a tube. The operator maneuvered the vessel in a circle and the tube with the two people hit the vessel's wake and the tubers were ejected.  

The injured tuber was lifted onto the swim platform of the vessel. She had complained about a back injury. A mayday call was made and first responders arrived and transported the victim to shore where she was taken by ambulance to the emergency room. One injured. The tubers were wearing pfds at the time of the incident.


BARDID: CT-2019-0013
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Niantic
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While the operator and passenger was fishing, vessel started to take on water. Bilge pumps could not handle flooding and possibly shorted out with water on batteries. The operator had to abandoned the vessel. vessel was recovered and towed in. Vessel was a total loss. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2019-0014
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Middletown
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator hit a partially submerged log while traveling 10-18 mph. Heard a bad noise and no propulsion after. No injuries. Vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: CT-2019-0015
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Windsor
County: Hartford
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC 1 was having mechanical problems. PWC 2 followed PWC 1 to assist him if his PWC 1 became disabled. PWC 1 turned to port without looking behind him. As operator 1 did this, PWC 1 collided with PWC 2. The operator of PWC 1 fell off and swam back to his vessel. PWC 2 towed PWC 1 back to shore. One injured. Unknown property damage.


BARDID: CT-2019-0016
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Portland
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 2 stated he was struck by a PWC (vessel 1). The PWC operator was jumping vessel 2's wake in the pitch black when he struck vessel 2 causing damage. Operator 1 was arrested for BUI. No Injuries.


BARDID: CT-2019-0017
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While sailing to windward on starboard, the crew noticed another sailboat too late to avoid a collision. The sailboat was damaged by the glance with vessel 2. The damage capsized the boat. The 2 man crew swam to vessel 2. With the help of vessel 2's crew,  vessel 1 was righted and towed to Greenwich harbpr. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2019-0018
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: West Haven
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was traveling at a high speed behind vessel 2 when, vessel 1 cut in front of vessel 2, causing a collision. Vessel 1 totaled. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2019-0019
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pawcatuck River
NearestCityorTown: Watch Hill, RI
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was traveling in the river and felt compelled to move to the starboard to avoid oncoming traffic. When the operator looked at his GPS, he realized he was outside the channel and struck a submerged rock. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2019-0020
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Housatonic River
NearestCityorTown: Orange
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC 1 was traveling North at approximately 25-30 mph when it began to overtake vessel 2 which was traveling 8-10 mph. 

Vessel 2 was towing a tuber. While PWC 1 was maneuvering in several circles it got directly in the path of vessel 2 and they collided. The operator of PWC 1 fell into the water but was able to get back on his PWC and maneuver over to vessel 2. No Injuries. Vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: CT-2019-0021
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Zoar
NearestCityorTown: Newtown
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of a PWC was traveling northbound and wasn't paying attention when he ran into the back of vessel 1 which was at a dead stop. The PWC was almost inside vessel 1 and then it rocked off. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2019-0022
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Thames River
NearestCityorTown: Ledyard
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was on plane traveling at 30kts when suddenly the outboard was ripped off the vessel and came to a stop. The steering wheel ripped off of the control panel and flew past operator 1. Vessel began to sink and became completely submerged. The vessel was recovered and found to be in overall poor condition. No Injuries. Vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: CT-2019-0023
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Red Cedar Lake
NearestCityorTown: Lebanon
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While paddling, the operator fell out of the canoe due to a boat wake and hit his head on a rock. Alcohol use was cause of accident. Received a verbal warning for insufficient PFDs. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2019-0024
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Groton
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Onboard navigation aids
OtherEquipmentFailure: GPS
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was navigating in heavy fog and rain from Block Island to his homeport in Essex. The operator was having troubles with the GPS going in and out. The operator decided to follow the coast back to Essex. The operator encountered several sailboats and got off course trying to avoid them. The Vessel struck submerged rocks at Black Rock. The operator sustained an injury to his head upon impact. The operator radioed for help and was transported to the hospital. The vessel was later recovered by a commercial assistance company at high tide that evening and hauled out. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2019-0025
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bantam Lake
NearestCityorTown: Morris
County: Litchfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was towing two on knee boards when the vessel collided with an anchored vessel 2. 

Vessel 1 partially overtook vessel 2 and ceased movement on top of it. Upon impact,  the 3 occupants on vessel 2 were ejected. 

Vessel 2 was partially submerged under the water. Operator and passengers of vessel 1 were thrown into the windshield. Operator of vessel one was charged with 15-140k(a)(2), 15-129(a)(1), 15-131(7). Vessel 2 was a total loss. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2019-0026
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling while towing two passengers on a tube. As vessel 1 turned, one of the tubers felt his shoulder dislocate. The tuber had a pre-existing condition with his shoulder. The operator was cited for 15-140j(b) and issued a verbal warning for 15-140m and 15-144(a). One injured.


BARDID: CT-2019-0027
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Branford River
NearestCityorTown: Branford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of a commercial pilot vessel was cruising too fast in the channel and throwing a wake that caused damage to two moored vessels. The operator was boating under the influence. His BAC was .109 No injuries


BARDID: CT-2019-0028
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mystic River
NearestCityorTown: Groton
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was drifting and fishing. Vessel 1 was under power when it turned SW around green can 7. The operator of vessel 1 was sitting behind the cabin with two passengers when navigating. The operator was unable to see below the bow of the vessel when seated. 

Vessel 1 struck vessel 2 at the midway point of the port side and then slid off towards the stern of vessel 2. One occupant on vessel 2 got struck by vessel 1's anchor and hull. The occupant was knocked to the deck. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2019-0030
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Brookfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While pontoon vessel was traveling at cruising speed of about 15 mph, a passenger seated on the bow fell into the water between the pontoons and was run over by the vessel's propeller. 

The operator immediately turned vessel around to get the passenger in the water. The other passengers assisted getting the victim into the boat. Lacerations on the legs were wrapped in a towel.  The operator brought the victim to the marina to seek medical attention. The operator admitted to having three alcoholic beverages while on the vessel. It was determined not to be under the influence of alcohol. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2019-0031
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was onboard alone fishing adrift when he noticed his fishing rod had a fish on the line. While grabbing the fishing rod and leaning over the gunwhale he lost his footing and fell overboard. The operator was not wearing a pfd. When the operator surfaced, the vessel was drifting away. The operator struggled with the current and wind conditions. the operator was recovered by the occupants of an anchored sailboat. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2019-0032
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
While traveling at a slow no wake speed, the vessel grounded because the operator navigated outside of the marked navigation channel. No injuries. Vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: CT-2019-0033
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fishers Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Groton
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was on a tour, cruising between 11-20mph, the vessel's bow dipped into the water and flipped. Vessel was a total loss. No injuries


BARDID: CT-2019-0034
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Danbury
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was being operated at an elevated speed for docking when it impacted vessel 2, which was being launched at the boat launch. Vessel 2's stern was approx. 6 ft past the end of the dock and vessel 1 struck the outboard motor of vessel 2. After impact, vessel 1 left the scene and and was later found by law enforcement. BUI Arrest. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2019-0035
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mystic River
NearestCityorTown: Stonington
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
A male was observed aboard a docked vessel 1. The vessel's engines were started and a loud bang was then heard.  Law enforcement was called.  Upon arriving at the scene, law enforcement observed an operator on the vessel 1 which was fully underpower while tied to the dock. Vessel 1 was forcefully against the dock, while the starboard side was forcefully against a docked vessel 2. 

Law enforcement approached vessel 1, and the operator appeared from the cockpit of the vessel 1. The operator stated he needed help and he was the deckhand of vessel 1. He said no one else was on the vessel. The operator was assisted off the vessel. Law enforcement detected the odor of alcohol and that he was unsteady on his feet. The operator was placed under arrest. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2019-0036
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Old Lyme
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel ran aground doing approx. 15 knots. The operator was standing in the vessel and fell forward into the cabin. Fellow passengers fell on top of him causing lower leg injury. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2019-0037
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:47:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Hartford
County: Hartford
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A passenger jumped off the underway vessel to pee and was struggling to stay afloat. He did not resurface and was recovered on June 19, 2019. He had a BAC of .223g/100ml and no pfd was worn.


BARDID: CT-2019-0039
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coventry Lake
NearestCityorTown: Coventry
County: Tolland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
While operator of PWC 1 was operating his vessel, he saw PWC 2 approaching at a high speed. 

Operator 1 yelled at operator 2 to slow down and he tried to steer away from the fast approaching PWC. 

PWC 1 was struck on the lower port side. PWC 2's damage was on the front starboard side bow. No injuries. Vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: CT-2019-0041
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-10-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Milford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
An Operator who was unfamiliar with the area was returning to Milford Harbor when the vessel hit channel marker. No Injuries.


BARDID: CT-2019-0042
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-11-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
4 individuals were fishing from a vessel when the vessel capsized. Three people were rescued. The fourth person was recovered and pronounced dead at the Hospital. Investigation ongoing.
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection State Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon) are investigating a fatal boating accident that occurred on Sunday, November 3, in Long Island Sound.
 
Four individuals were fishing from a vessel at about 9:45 a.m. in the vicinity of the Stratford Shaols (Middle Ground) Light Station when the vessel capsized. Bridgeport Police, Fairfield Police and the U.S. Coast Guard Eaton’s Neck responded to the scene.
 
The three men were transported to Bridgeport Hospital and released. Bridgeport Police recovered a fourth man who was pronounced dead at Bridgeport Hospital.
 
Bridgeport Police, along with the Suffolk County Police (New York) and the U.S. Coast Guard, are assisting EnCon Police with the ongoing investigation.


BARDID: CT-2019-0043
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Back River
NearestCityorTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Law enforcement responded to a 911 call for a boating accident with several missing digits. Upon arrival, the victim was holding children's pants to his left hand with blood seeping through the pants. A tourniquet was applied to stop the bleeding. 

The passenger stated that the operator was attempting to dock the vessel in a very strong current and was pushing the vessel into a stone wall. The operator put his hand on the exterior of the gunwale in between the stone wall and vessel. The operator began screaming. The operator was transported to the hospital and had two missing digits on his left hand that could not be located. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2019-0044
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-10-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Amston Lake
County: Tolland
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
10/19/19 – Hebron, CT 
Two Wesleyan students remained hospitalized Monday evening after a weekend boating incident on Amston Lake near Hebron. Two people were still being treated at Hartford Hospital more than two days after the incident, said spokeswoman for the state Department of Energy & Environmental Protection. 

Subject1 had been intensive care, flown by Lifestar to Hartford Hospital after the incident, but further details about her and Subject2's conditions were not immediately available Monday evening. The incident occurred at about 3 p.m. Saturday after witnesses at the lake saw a group of young people at the Main Beach on Deepwood Drive trying to take three canoes out onto the water. 

Two of the canoes were swamped near the shore before launching and one nearly capsized after it floated some distance away from the shore, the witness said. At least seven people were involved and several appeared to be wearing flotation devices. Hebron and Connecticut Environment Conservation police and area firefighters all responded to the scene to help, officials said. 

UNDER INVESTIGATION


BARDID: CT-2019-0045
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-12-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Housatonic River
NearestCityorTown: Shelton
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Two occupants were testing out their vessel's handling with its new motor. After approx. 90 minutes of testing, one occupant performed a turn which led to their ejection and the vessel capsizing. The two occupants were rescued from the water by the fire department.


BARDID: CT-2020-0001
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Norwalk Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Norwalk
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was delivering a newly purchased vessel from Florida to New Hampshire. After fueling the vessel in New Jersey the night before, they left for NH. Due to the severe conditions, the operator was hugging the shoreline. With GPS running he did not see the reef until it was too late. The operator relayed on the VHF radio that he was taking on water. Marine units responded and took the two occupants off the sinking vessel. The vessel was taken off the reef by a large wave and sunk. No Injuries. Vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: CT-2020-0002
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Narragansett Bay
NearestCityorTown: Stonington
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator said his PWC lost Engine power and the PWC starting taking on water. Operator called 911. Vessel was submerged in salt water and is totaled. Per operator statement on 6/5/20 the vessel is not worth fixing. No injuries. Vessel is a loss. Verbal  warning for violation 15-144(h).


BARDID: CT-2020-0003
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Five Mile River
NearestCityorTown: Norwalk
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 2 was practicing docking into his new Frog Hook Mooring System. He was not experienced with this type of mooring system. He had maneuvered the vessel forward and reverse several times and at one point accelerated too rapidly and he could not reverse in time to avoid striking the unmanned moored vessel 1 across from him. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2020-0004
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 had just launched his vessel. He was in reverse to round the corner and when he got to the corner, he put the vessel in forward gear and gave it a little gas. The operator realized he had no reverse . At that time, vessel 1's dive platform made contact with docked  vessel 2. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2020-0005
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Old Lyme
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was cruising from near Point of Woods beach to Old Saybrook and hit a submerged rock near Hatchett Pt. Hull was cracked and totaled. No injuries. Vessel was total loss.


BARDID: CT-2020-0006
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-04-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Stamford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Two occupants in a sit top kayak went out fishing. They encountered hazardous conditions and while attempting to get to shore, they were hit by several big waves which threw them both in the water. 

The occupants were hanging on to the kayak until they were split up by more waves hitting them. One occupant made it safely to shore, while the other was missing. Rescuers found the victim submerged in the water, unresponsive. Both occupants were transported to the hospital. One was pronounced dead and one was treated for hypothermia. No PFDs worn.


BARDID: CT-2020-0009
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and vessel 2 were in NY waters when the incident occurred, but drifted into CT waters when exchanging information.

Operator of vessel 1 was heading west. Operator of vessel 2 was heading east. Operator of vessel 1 did not observe vessel 2's outrigger which was extended out past the hull of vessel 2. Vessel 1 struck the outrigger causing damage to outrigger and outrigger mount. No Injuries.


BARDID: CT-2020-0010
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CT River
NearestCityorTown: Old Lyme
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Cruising north in the river north west of Calves Island, operator turned east just north of the red flashing channel marker pedestal. Operator thought he was far enough north to make the turn and miss the hazard. the running lower units struck the hazard causing damage. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2020-0011
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: New Fairfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling southbound at approx 25 mph. 

Vessel 2 was traveling eastbound at a speed between 25 and 30 mph. 

Both vessels were on a collision course. Just prior to impact vessel 2 made an evasive course change to a more southeasterly direction. Upon impact the forward tip of vessel 1 starboard pontoon struck the port stern corner of vessel 2's hull.  

Just after impact vessel 2's operator and passenger bailed into the water on its starboard side. Vessel 1 came to a stop and vessel 2 became partially submerged. Vessel 2's operator and passenger were retrieved by vessel 1. No injuries. Vessel 2 was a total loss.


BARDID: CT-2020-0012
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling in a southerly direction within Captain's Harbor. Vessel had just exited Greenwich harbor and was approx 200 yards west of buoy 2 when all of a sudden operator  observed smoke coming from the engine compartment. 

Operator stopped boat and opened the engine  hatch to further inspect and the observed there to be a fire within the engine compartment on top of both engines. The operator quickly extinguished the fire. Vessel was towed back. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2020-0013
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Patchogue River
NearestCityorTown: Westbrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked with no one onboard. Vessel 2 while docking into her slip hit the stern of vessel 1 causing damage. No Injuries.


BARDID: CT-2020-0016
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: New Fairfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 of a PWC was traveling North on the lake. The Operator observed a large wake and turned the PWC right to avoid hitting the wake head on.

 Operator executed a 90 degree right turn as the wake overtook the port side of the vessel causing the port side to be dragged down into the water. 

Operator was forced to make an unnatural motion due to the impact with the wake which caused an injury to the operator's right knee. The operator flagged down a vessel for assistance. No property damage to the vessel. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2020-0017
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Quassapaug
NearestCityorTown: Middlebury
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Bilge pump
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated he operated his vessel for about 30 mins. While traveling he noticed that the boat was taking on water and his bilge pump was not functioning properly. He then moored his boat and returned to shore to retrieve a bucket to bail the water out. Before he could return, the boat took on more water and sank. The drain plug was not in place on the transom. No Injuries. Vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: CT-2020-0018
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-06-14 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CT River
NearestCityorTown: Haddam
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and his girlfriend were traveling at an estimate of 20 miles per hour up on plane. The operator felt a boom and knew he had hit something and immediately noticed the vessel taking on water. The bilge pump and buckets were not able to remove the water. No Injuries. Vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: CT-2020-0019
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Thames River
NearestCityorTown: Ledyard
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Scupper plug
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was traveling south on the river to do some recreational fishing. Near buoy 34 the operator started to turn the boat to head back north on the river. 

At this time both individuals noticed water coming over the back of the boat near where the motor was mounted. The occupants moved to the back of the boat to make sure the bilge pump was working and noticed it was.

As they were standing in the back, the boat started to sink. They moved to the middle of the boat before it started to roll and capsize. The two individuals stated they jumped off the boat as it started to roll.  When the boat capsized they held on to the vessel until another boat came to rescue them. The vessel was salvaged and towed to the marina where it was hauled and inspected. One of the plugs for the left rear scupper was missing. No injuries. Vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: CT-2020-0020
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Norwalk Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Norwalk
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel had struck a rock due to low tide and poor weather conditions. The sterndrive engine broke through the part of the transom leaving the vessel inoperable. Upon impact, one of the passengers on the vessel had fallen and struck her head on the corner of the console. Vessel was towed back to it's slip. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2020-0021
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was returning from Sag Harbor at night and became disorientated and did not properly reference chart plotter. Vessel struck the breakwall and sustained damage. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2020-0023
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Norwalk Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Norwalk
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 realized his anchor was not holding. Vessel 1 drifted into moored, vessel 2 and struck the vessel's bow. Operator 1 got entangled in vessel's 2 anchor line before he could clear the area.  Hit and run. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2020-0024
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Norwalk Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Norwalk
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel's operator noticed as they were headed out of Norwalk harbor that the port engine was loosing RPMs. The operator decided to return back to the dock. The wife had gone downstairs to put things away inside the cabin and suddenly there was an explosion. The 6 occupants jumped off the vessel and were rescued. Two injured. Vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: CT-2020-0025
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fishers Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Groton
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
OtherAccidentEvent: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A couple was rescued after their vessel sunk off the coast of New London late Saturday night. New London Fire Department was dispatched to the Coast Guard Station in New London at 11:45 p.m. Saturday to assist with the removal of two patients – one male and one female – from a Coast Guard vessel. The married couple was injured when their vessel sank after striking some rocks off the coast of New London. The Coast Guard picked up the injured pair from the water. The couple has been transported to Yale New Haven Health-Lawrence and Memorial Hospital for their injuries and exposure. Incident under investigation.


BARDID: CT-2020-0026
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pachaug Pond
NearestCityorTown: Griswold
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and passenger were reducing the vessel's speed to 25-30 mph before hitting a wake. The operator does not remember many other details. Two injured.  The vessel became airborne, nose of vessel plowed into far side of the wake and occupants were thrown into the console. Two injured upon impact.


BARDID: CT-2020-0027
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Zoar
NearestCityorTown: Southbury
County: New Haven County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 passes vessel 2 creating a large wake. Vessel 2 capsized and overturned causing operator 2 to fall into the water. Operator 2 was wearing a pfd. He was rescued by Southbury Fire Dept and  transported to Newtown Vol Ambulance for possible hypothermia. One injuried.


BARDID: CT-2020-0029
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 2 was leaving his dock when the incoming current caught his vessel and pulled the rear port side of his vessel into the  bow of docked vessel 1. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2020-0030
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Housatonic
NearestCityorTown: Derby
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 (PWC) was traveling south and executed an erratic 180 degree turn to port causing passengers 1 & 2 to be ejected off the starboard side. The bow of vessel 1 collided with the forward most point of the port side of docked vessel 2. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2020-0031
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Sherman
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 (PWC) was traveling northbound west of Green Island when the operator and passenger fell from the vessel. The kill switch did not engage on vessel 1.

 Vessel 1 struck vessel 2 on the port side hull and then continued in a counter clockwise circle striking vessel 2 on the port side near the stern and then striking vessel 3 on the port side bow, vessel 1 continued in a counterclockwise circle striking vessel 2 again in the port side bow. The operator of vessel 2 did not have a certificate to operate and didn't wear the PWC lanyard securely. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2020-0032
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Haddam
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A juvenile was an operator on a PWC with a passenger. The operator took a sharp turn to the right. The occupants were thrown off the PWC. The passenger was injured upon impact with the wave. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2020-0035
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fishers Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Groton
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of PWC was traveling south through Palmer Cove and was heading out under the bridge to LIS. He was approaching the bridge underpass he let off the throttle to slow the vessel speed, he was not able to turn the vessel. The PWC hit the rocks at the northwest side of the bridge underpass. No injuries. Written warning given


BARDID: CT-2020-0037
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-27 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Housatonic
NearestCityorTown: Seymour
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 with a passenger and operator were traveling northbound. Vessel 1 attempted to navigate a 90 degree turn, the vessel unexpectedly accelerated. The operator and passenger jumped from the accelerating vessel. Passenger 1 struck his left leg on an unknown submerged object. The vessel collided with the shoreline. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2020-0040
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Highland lake
NearestCityorTown: Winchester
County: Litchfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While vessel 1 was drifting, vessel 2 with tubers went by causing vessel 1 to get caught in the wakes. A wave came over the bow of the vessel 1 and the vessel flooded. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2020-0041
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Norwalk
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
When starting the outboard prior to furling the sail, the outboard kicked up and couldn't be put back into position. A strong easterly wind and incoming tide pushed the vessel into the mooring field and made contact with a moored vessel. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2020-0042
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-30 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Groton
County: New London
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of a15ft open motorboat was reported overdue. The operator's body was recovered on October 31, 2020 near Little Gull Island. Case is under investigation and is being treated as a missing person case.


BARDID: CT-2020-0043
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Stamford Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Stamford
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
State EnCon Police responded to Stamford Harbor in the vicinity of 257 Ocean Drive West for a report of a single male in a canoe that capsized approximately 50 yards off of the shoreline.  A local resident/good Samaritan was able to wade out and rescue the individual who was face down in the water and unconscious.  The individual was wearing a PFD.  The unconscious male was transported to Stamford Hospital with a pulse and intubated. The victim was pronounced at the hospital. Victim died of a medical condition.


BARDID: CT-2020-0044
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Housatonic River
NearestCityorTown: Milford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
35ft vessel ran aground on a sandbar in the middle of the river with 8 occupants. 4 injured upon impact. The fire dept incident report did not capture vessel registration, vessel owner or other accident details.


BARDID: CT-2020-0045
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Branford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unoccupied vessel was docked at the marina. the vessel caught fire. The cause of the fire was ruled "undetermined" NO injuries. Vessel totaled.


BARDID: CT-2020-0046
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-10-03 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Stamford
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 took on 35 gallons of gasoline at the dock. The operator ran the blower for 3 to 5 minutes. The operator started the engine and heard a loud boom. Smoke was observed in the engine room and the fire extinguishers were not able to contain the fire. The operator and passenger left the vessel. 

Vessel 1 was untied from the dock and set free. Vessel 1 drifted East towards the north section of harbor point dock. Vessel 1 drifted into vessel 2. vessel 2 caught on fire. Vessel 1 drifted into vessel 3. Vessel 3 caught on fire. The fire then spread from vessel 3 to vessel 4, then vessel 4 to vessel 5. Vessel 6 sustained smoke damage and the dock sustained fire damage. Vessel 1, 2 & 3 drifted away from the north section into the channel and then drifted south. The south section of the dock was damaged. The north section of the Ponus Yacht Club was damaged by fire. Vessel 7 was moored at Ponus Yacht Club and sustained smoke damage.  

Vessel 1 submerged at the south section of Harbor Pt dock due to water from the fire fighting efforts. While still on fire, vessel 2 was towed to the north section of harbor pt dock and the fire was extinguished. Vessel 3 partially submerged at the south section of harbor point dock with extensive fire damage. Vessel 4 was moored at the dock with extensive fire damage and vessel 5 was also moored at the north section of the harbor point dock with extensive fire damage. There were no occupants on the vessels. No injuries. Unknown cause of the ignition of fuel.


BARDID: CT-2020-0047
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-10-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Stonington
County: New London
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While attempting to anchor, engine stopped running and current pulled the vessel into the anchor line and swamped the vessel. Three injured. Vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: CT-2020-0048
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: New Fairfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating at approx. 40 mph when the operator saw a large wake coming from another vessel. Vessel 1 slowed down to 25 mph upon impact. Operator fell in the boat and his face hit the floor. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2020-0049
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pawcatuck River
NearestCityorTown: Stonington
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 & 2 were traveling south on the river in a hip tow. ( Vessel 2 being approximately 5 feet in front vessel 1) Vessel 1 was underpower with an outboard engine and with no steering.  

The operator of vessel 2 was on the bow. Vessel 2 had steering capabilities but no working engine. Vessel 2 lost control of its steering. The vessel's rudder got stuck in a fixed position causing both vessels to steer to starboard. 

Operator of vessel 1 was unaware of the steering issues and both vessels struck one engine of docked vessel 3 and one engine on a docked vessel 4. No injuries.
Operator 1 was issued infractions  for the following: 15-131 (7), 15-129(a)(1), 15-129(a)(6), 15-129(a)(7), 15-129(a)(5), and verbal warning for 15-144h.
Operator 2 was issued infractions for 15-129(a)(1), 15-129(a)(7) and 15-144h


BARDID: CT-2020-0050
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Old Lyme
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling in dense fog. The operator of vessel 1 was checking his GPS and compass when he looked up to see vessel 2 directly in front of him. Vessel 1 turned hard to port and almost avoided the collision but didn't. Vessel 1 starboard side hit vessel 2's bow. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2020-0051
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Stratford
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Five people were rescued after a two-hour search for a 28-foot boat that ran aground near the mouth of the Housatonic River Saturday evening, fire officials said. Stratford Fire Dispatch received a 911 call around 6:30 p.m. reporting that a boat had struck a rock jetty and was disabled. A second 911 call reported that the vessel was on the rocks, and carrying five people. Using their 16-foot inflatable Zodiac boat, Stratford firefighters searched the area for 45 minutes without finding the vessel in distress. Firefighters were headed to shore when the U.S. Coast Guard contacted the department, seeking help responding to a distress call. Stratford’s main fireboat was returning from an assignment when it joined the call, and the boat in distress was found off the former Stratford Army Engine Plant around 8:30 p.m. The firefighters rescued the five people and transported them to shore for evaluation. The boat, which was completely out of the water and listing at 45 degrees, according to the Stratford Fire Department, was towed to shore by SeaTow. Stratford Fire Marshal  reminded boaters to carry the proper emergency equipment and be familiar with its use, as well as emergency procedures.


BARDID: CT-2020-0052
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Branford River
NearestCityorTown: Branford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 exited the Safe Harbor Bruce & Johnson marina and entered the river's main channel from the south. 

Vessel 2 was docked and unoccupied at Goodsell Point Marina. 

Vessel 3 was traveling East on the river in the main channel on the right half. Vessel 4 is not known, but described as a small work style vessel. 

Vessel 4 was traveling East in the river in the main channel, on the far right half. Vessel 3 & 4 were in close proximity to each other. 

Vessel 3 noticed that vessel 1 was requiring the entire channel to maneuver. Vessel 3 took action to avoid a collision. Vessel 3 could not steer to the right because vessel 4 was on their starboard side. 

Therefore vessel 3 turned to port, crossed the main channel and hugged the docks at Goodsell Marina. Vessel 1 continued sideways and appeared to be having difficulty steering. Vessel 1 passed vessel 3 and then occupants of vessel 3 witnessed vessel 1 strike docked vessel 2. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2020-0054
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Enfield
County: Hartford
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Two PWCs were operating south on the river together. Both PWCs turned into each other, and PWC 2 went up and over PWC 1. The operator of PWC 1 was unresponsive and recovered by operator of PWC 2 and brought to shore. 911 was called. Two injured.


BARDID: CT-2020-0055
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Lyme
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of a PWC was jumping another vessel's wake when he landed awkwardly and was thrown off and twisted his left leg. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2020-0058
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: New Milford
County: Litchfield
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling northbound and towing passenger who was surfing behind the vessel. The passenger surfing fell while surfing and attempted to grab the tow rope. The tow rope wrapped around his right thumb and tightened due to the momentum of the vessel. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2020-0059
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lillinonah
NearestCityorTown: Bridgewater
County: Litchfield
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Unoccupied vessel 2 was secured on floating hydraulic boat lift. Vessel 2 owner heard a loud noise out by the vessel 2. They saw a dark colored bass boat floating adjacent to vessel 2. Vessel 1 left the scene. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2020-0060
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-10-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mystic River
NearestCityorTown: Stoington
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Sailboat was leaving its slip and got pulled by the wind and current into a docked dingy. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2020-0061
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-10-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Cos Cob
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel had completed fueling up. The owner put the bilge blower on and while walking out of the cabin noticed his bilge was on fire. Vessel was a total loss. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2020-0063
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Groton
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel began to loose power when it was returning to it's slip from a day on the water.  Operator turned the engine off and re-started the engine. When the operator moved the throttle nothing happened. He opened the engine compartment and noticed water. Both bilge pumps were working. The vessel started sinking. The occupants left the vessel and called for help. No injuries. Vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: CT-2020-0064
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Milford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling NE on plane when the engine and bilge pump stopped working and could not be restarted. 

The vessel began to take on water due to the waves swamping the vessel. The vessel capsized, ejecting the four occupants into the water. All were wearing PFDs. The operator retrieved his flare kit and fired off a flare. All four occupants were recovered. No injuries. Vessel was never recovered and was a total loss.


BARDID: CT-2020-0066
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gardner Lake
NearestCityorTown: Salem
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was retrieving a dock that was taken from the shore by the high winds. While retrieving the dock in his canoe, the canoe tipped over and the operator was ejected into the water. Operator was wearing a pfd and rescued by first responders. No property damage. One injured


BARDID: CT-2020-0067
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Haddam
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling southbound on the river approaching the state boat launch. Operator of vessel 1 did not adhere to the no wake buoys and caused a wake that struck moored vessel 2. Vessel 2 was tied to a steel bulkhead. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2020-0068
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Windsor
County: Hartford
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of PWC 1 was operating on the river in the area of the island south of Rt 291 Bridge. Operator 2 of PWC 2  was traveling South on the river East of vessel 1. Operator 1 was doing donuts approximately 10 ft from vessel 2. Operator 1 maneuvered vessel 1 into vessel 2's line of travel. Vessel 2 was left insufficient amount of time to avoid a collision. The bow of vessel 2 struck the port side of vessel 1. Two injuried.


BARDID: CT-2020-0069
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Haddam
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of PWC 1 was traveling south on the river and operating with two other PWCs. 

Operator 2 of PWC 2 let off the throttle and veered left hard. Operator 1 was unable to avoid a collision and collided with PWC 2. All people were thrown off both PWCs. Two injured.


BARDID: CT-2021-0001
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-04-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Meadow Pond
NearestCityorTown: Middlebury
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling in an unknown direction on the pond with the operator. Due to unknown circumstances, vessel capsized causing the operator to fall overboard. Witnesses reported seeing the operator struggling in the water. Witnesses attempted to rescue operator, however he had gone missing prior to their arrival.  First responders conducted a search and rescue. Body recovered on April 11, 2021. No PFD worn. Cause of death drowning.  Investigative report documents marijuana was detected. BAC .012


BARDID: CT-2021-0002
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-04-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Improper anchoring
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was bringing vessel from dealer where it was maintained over the winter. While transiting the inlet, the operator lost all steering control. The operator was able to reverse engines and use the bow thruster to avoid a collision with the jetty. About 200 ft upriver, the bow thruster gave out. The wind and current swept the vessel towards the jetty. The operator was able to anchor within 50 ft of the jetty and raise the engine, but the anchor failed due to the soft ground. The vessel's starboard side struck the jetty. Sea Tow arrived on scene to render assistance. While maneuvering  the anchored vessel, the vessel swung to port. The engine struck the rocks knocking the engine hard to starboard as the tow line lost its slack. 

It was determined that the hydraulic steering line was pinned between the hull and the engine mount. The line had ruptured. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2021-0003
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-04-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fishers Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Mystic
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel reported it had taken a hard turn and a crew member had been jettisoned from the vessel. The other passenger  had a laceration to the head and broken ribs. The person ejected was exhibiting signs of hypothermia. USCG conducted a post-sar boarding and issued 4 violations for lack of PFDs, registration, fire extinguisher and sound producing device. 2 injured.


BARDID: CT-2021-0004
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Southport
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person tangled in activity equ
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL OPERATOR REPORTING A 57 YEAR OLD MEMBER ONBOARD THE VESSEL GOT HIS FINGER CAUGHT IN A ROLLING LINE ONBOARD THE VESSEL AND IT SEVERED / DETACHED THE END OF THE INDEX FINGER. MEMBERS ONBOARD REPORT A TOURNIQUET HAS BEEN APPLIED. Injured was transported to the hospital. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2021-0005
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Branford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was heading back from Clinton to Stratford, operator said he had 23ft of water and then hit an uncharted rock outside Branford Harbor. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2021-0006
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-04-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Norwalk Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Norwalk
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Overturned kayaker couldn't get back into the kayak. Operator was found clinging on to the side of another kayak. The operator was retrieved from the water and treated for early signs of hypothermia. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2021-0007
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-03-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lillinonah
NearestCityorTown: Newtown
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was rowing northwest when the occupants of the vessel looked out of the same side causing the vessel to take on water and capsize. Occupants swam to shore. Two injured.


BARDID: CT-2021-0008
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:48:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Quinebaug River
NearestCityorTown: Pomfret
County: Windham
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 of kayak launched with two other kayakers.  The two kayakers paddled upstream while operator 1 remained near the bridge paddling and fishing. Two hours later the two kayakers decided to head home. They looked for operator 1 whom they could not locate and reported him missing. Operator 1's vessel was located overturned and filled with water 70 miles downstream. Operator 1 was located approximately 198 yards from his vessel not wearing a PFD. The operator was pronounced dead at the scene. Cause of death asphyxia by submersion.


BARDID: CT-2021-0009
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC Operator was launching from a floating dock, he attempted to dislodge a tangled line, the PWC rolled off the dock and crushed his thumb. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2021-0010
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Winchester Lake
NearestCityorTown: Winchester
County: Litchfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Law enforcement was dispatched to follow up on a missing male who had been fishing in a canoe the prior night. Winchester Fire Dept located a vacant canoe with cables and batteries anchoring the canoe. The trolling motor had fishing line wrapped around the propeller. The Fire Dept located a deceased male face down approx. 30 ft from the canoe. The male was identified as the missing person. No pfd worn. BAC .180 and Delta-9 THC detected as 1.1 ng/dL.


BARDID: CT-2021-0011
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fishers Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Mystic
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Sailing Vessel 1 was sailing on a port tack and collided with sailing vessel 2 which was sailing on a starboard tack. Neither operator or crew saw each other prior to the collision. Sailing vessel 1's mast fell as a result of the collision. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2021-0012
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: New Fairfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A female occupant jumped off a vessel. She did not recall which vessel it was. She stated there were between 4-6 vessels rafted together. She dove under the water and when she attempted to resurface, she felt the bottom of an unknown vessel. She began feeling along the bottom of the unknown vessel in an attempt to find the rear of the vessel to resurface. She then felt water rushing by her which she stated she knew it was coming from a vessel propeller. She began to dive as fast as she could to avoid the propeller and was struck several times, leaving cuts from her right shoulder to her right foot. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2021-0013
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Brookfield
County: Litchfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling west while vessel 2 was traveling south. Vessel 1's bow struck vessel 2 on the port side of vessel 2. Operator 1 said he did not see vessel 2. Operator 2 did not see vessel 1. Two injured.


BARDID: CT-2021-0014
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Milford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel was traveling at a high speed and misjudged the south end of the breakwater jetty due to nighttime conditions. The vessel's hull had been crushed by the rocks upon impact. The vessel was taking on water. Responders feared the vessel would sink and therefore the occupants were taken off the vessel and transported to shore. Vessel was a total loss. 2 injuries.


BARDID: CT-2021-0015
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:08:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Stamford
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
An operator and a passenger were in a canoe. The canoe was facing East and drifting approximately 200 feet East of East Ocean Drive. Water conditions were choppy with a moderate wind from the Northeast. The canoe was parallel with the waves, became unstable and rolled to its starboard ejecting the operator and passenger. The canoe was partially submerged. Both occupants attempted to swim to shore. The operator swam to shore. The passenger was treading water and attempted to swim to shore but became unresponsive. Life guards brought the passenger to shore and performed CPR. The passenger was transported to Stamford and pronounced deceased. No PFD worn.


BARDID: CT-2021-0016
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Milford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Two 18 yr males were operating their own PWC alongside another vessel while heading back to the dock.  PWC 1 was cruising on the port side of the vessel while PWC 2 was operating on the starboard side of the vessel.  

PWC 2 started to coast in front of the vessel. As the operator of PWC1 saw PWC 2 get closer, PWC 1 turned port to put more space between them.  

PWC 2 continued to coast into the port side of the vessel in front of PWC 1. Without hesitation, PWC 2 whipped around cutting the steering hard left. 

PWC 1 & PWC 2 collided head on. PWC 1 went over the starboard side of PWC 2.   The operators were picked up by a good Samaritan and transported to Cedar Beach where EMS was waiting. The males were transported to Milford Hospital. 

The operator of PWC 2 died from injuries sustained during impact. Case under investigation.


BARDID: CT-2021-0017
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Housatonic River
NearestCityorTown: New Milford
County: Litchfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Dam/lock
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While two occupants were engaged in fishing, the vessel was pulled towards the dam. The operator attempted to steer away from the dam under the power of the vessel's electric trolling motor. The current overpowered the motor and pulled the vessel against the low-head dam where the vessel began to take on water. The vessel overturned and the two occupants ended up in the water. No injuries. Vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: CT-2021-0018
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Clinton
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
While drift fishing, stern of vessel filled with water as the vessel rocked back and forth. The vessel capsized and occupants jumped in the water. The occupants were rescued. No injuries. Vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: CT-2021-0019
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Farmington River
NearestCityorTown: New Hartford
County: Litchfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Kayak became lodged sideways between two rocks trapping the bow. Current folded the kayak in the middle at 90 degrees, trapping operator's legs. An occupant was ejected and thrown under vessel by current. Nearby fisherman heard the cries and helped pry the kayak and release the operator's legs. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2021-0020
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pachaug River
NearestCityorTown: Westbrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked with no one onboard when vessel 2 collided with vessel 1 while docking. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2021-0021
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fishers Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Groton
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were under sail power only waiting for the permitted race to begin. Vessel 1 was on a port tack and vessel 2 was on a starboard tack with a third sailing vessel on it's starboard side. Vessel 1 turned to port to avoid a collision, while vessel 2 also turned to port due to the third vessel being in it's path. Vessel 1 t-boned  vessel 2. A passenger aboard vessel 1 was struck by vessel 2's bow. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2021-0022
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Norwalk
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
vessel 1 was hit broadside by vessel 2 while attempting to return to port during a storm/squall. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2021-0023
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Haddam
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked. Vessel 2 while attempting to dock, swiped vessel 1 and crushed it against the dock. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2021-0024
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling in a south westerly direction outside of Cos Cob when it struck a submerged rock. The vessel began to take on water. The operator attempted to return to port and called for help. Responders dewatered the vessel and hauled out. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2021-0026
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:42:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Haddam
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of a PWC entered the water at some point while operating. The operator was recovered in a slow no wake zone and there was no damage to the PWC. The operator's PFD was ill fitted and not properly secured which resulted in it sliding up towards the top of his head. The operator's BAC was 308 g/100ml. Cause of death: accidental drowning


BARDID: CT-2021-0027
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Branford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was drifting when smoke was observed coming from under the exterior fridge/cooler. The operator observed smoke in the engine room. The captain instructed everyone to get out of the cabin. Passengers put on PFDs and the USCG was called. A good Samaritan retrieved the passengers. The vessel became engulfed in flames and sunk. Fire under investigation.


BARDID: CT-2021-0028
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Thames River
NearestCityorTown: Groton
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While vessel 1 was adrift facing north, vessel 2 was traveling on plane and collided with vessel 1 and ejecting an occupant from vessel 1. No injuries


BARDID: CT-2021-0029
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Norwalk
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was anchored with three people onboard in night conditions. The operator stated that a large motorboat (vessel 2)  with no navigation lights was coming at them. Vessel 1 was waving their flashlight at vessel 2. The three occupants of vessel 1 jumped in the water to avoid being hit. All three were wearing a pfd. After Vessel 2 struck vessel 1, vessel 2 came back to retrieve the three in the water. No injuries. Vessel 1 was a total loss.


BARDID: CT-2021-0032
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:39:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wyassap Lake
NearestCityorTown: North Stonington
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Male kayaker went out on a kayak and was later reported missing. Unoccupied kayak was found. No PFD was located in the kayak.  Kayaker's body was recovered by divers on 9/26/21 at approx. 11:24 am. Cause of accident unknown.


BARDID: CT-2021-0033
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While awaiting the start of a sailboat race, sailing vessel 1 was on a port tack and sailing vessel 2 was on a starboard tack. Sailing vessel 1 did not see sailing vessel 2 until moments before the collision. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2021-0034
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Westbrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was traveling west after leaving the CT River. The conditions were rough. The operator felt the props clip something. The operator put the vessel in neutral. The forward momentum, wind and waves caused the vessel to become momentarily stationary until a large wave passed and lifted the aft of the vessel, dropping it onto the starboard propeller, shaft and  strut. The struct went through the hull. The vessel began taking on water. The operator issued a May Day call on Channel 16 and responders arrived.  No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2021-0035
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Housatonic River
NearestCityorTown: Stratford
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling on plane north on river near red # 10 when the operator and passenger felt and heard a loud thump under water. the Operator and passenger were ejected from the vessel as a result of the impact. The operator and passenger observed that the outboard engine was damaged, it broke off the stern of the vessel and sunk in the river. The object that they struck was most likely a submerged log. Ct experienced a hurricane on 9/2/21 that left rivers littered with storm debris. One injured. Vessel was total loss.


BARDID: CT-2021-0036
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: New Fairfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling between 25-30 mph south on the lake when the vessel hit a wake and the operator fell in the vessel losing control of it. Vessel turned starboard to the west and eventually northwest. Operator was able to get back up behind the helm just prior to impact with the shore. Vessel struck the shoreline at an unknown speed. The owner recovered the vessel from shore and towed the vessel back to squantz cove where it sank before it reached the launch. No inquires. Vessel totaled.


BARDID: CT-2021-0037
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Milford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Sailing Vessel 1 was traveling west in the sound coming from sag Harbor and heading to NY City. Vessel 2 was anchored and actively fishing approx. 1.5 miles south of Charles Island. Operator 1 was on autopilot and did not see vessel 2 and struck vessel 2. Two injured.


BARDID: CT-2021-0040
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Red Cedar Lake
NearestCityorTown: Lebanon
County: Windham
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While operator was docking his pontoon boat, passenger was about to jump from the boat to the dock with a dock line. The operator was unaware the passenger was jumping and reversed the boat away from the dock and the passenger fell in between the dock and the vessel. The passenger struck her head on the dock and fell in the water. The passenger was unresponsive and a bystander helped get her out of the water. One injuried.


BARDID: CT-2021-0041
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Brookfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was plowing through the water heading south on lake. Vessel 2 was drifting in neutral facing north in lake in the area of Echo Bay. Vessel 1 altered course heading east and collided with the bow of vessel 2 on the port side. Vessel 1 continued heading across the bow of vessel 2 from port to starboard. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2021-0042
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-10-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Windsor
County: Hartford
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling 20 mph and headed north to boat launch. Vessel turned hard to port and operator could not react in time to avoid hitting a fallen tree along the shoreline. Two injured.


BARDID: CT-2021-0043
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-10-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Cos Cob
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel struck charted underwater rock formation causing significant disabling damage.. No injuries. Vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: CT-2021-0046
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: East hampton
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling north approximately 30 mph in night time conditions. Vessel ran aground either hitting a sandbar or a rock. The vessel suffered damage that caused water to enter the vessel. The operator and passengers put on PFDs and yelled for help. As the operator was leaving on a good Samaritan's boat, he saw his vessel sinking. No injuries. Vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: CT-2021-0047
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Haddam
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Two PWCs were crossing a vessel's wake from opposite sides when PWC 1 struck PWC 2's starboard side. The operator of PWC2 was unresponsive for a brief time and was transported to the hospital. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2021-0048
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Quaddick
NearestCityorTown: Windham
County: Tolland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC 1 was operating at such a high rate of speed that the inexperienced operator was unable to safely control the PWC and made contact with Vessel 2. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2021-0049
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Groton
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel  was returning home after watching the fireworks. He was  cruising around 20 knots in night conditions and struck rocks. No injuries.


BARDID: CT-2022-0007
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Sherman
County: Litchfield
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
A cabin motorboat carrying two occupants collided with a submerged rock. No injuries were sustained. Both occupants were wearing PFDs.


BARDID: CT-2022-0008
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
An Auxiliary Sailing Vessel was underway in the area of Cornfield Point, LIS off of Old Saybrook. The gauges lost power and smoke was coming from the electrical cabinet. An occupant retrieved a fire extinguisher and pointed it in the direction of the smoke. The Operator called 911.  Old Saybrook and Westbrook Fire Departments responded to the Vessel and extinguished the fire on the water. Another nearby vessel  picked up all four occupants and SeaTow towed the Vessel to Oak Leaf Marina. PFD's were used by occupants. No injuries reported. Vessel total loss.


BARDID: CT-2022-0009
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Quonnipaug
NearestCityorTown: Guilford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A nearby witness stated that the Operator was kayaking and while attempting to retrieve a paddle, he fell overboard. The Operator was not wearing a pfd nor was there one in the vessel. The Operator did not know how to swim. His body was recovered after being submerged in 8-10 feet of water for over an hour and a half. CPR was in progress and he was transported via ambulance to Yale New Haven Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Encon Police-Cause of death  drowning.


BARDID: CT-2022-0010
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Brookfield
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A pontoon boat carrying 6 occupants entered Brookfield Bay and the ignition was turned off  by the Operator. Alcohol and drug use onboard vessel.  One occupant entered the water and did not resurface. The Operator called 911 to report the incident. Occupants were drinking alcoholic beverages at the time of the incident. Candlewood Lake Authority, Brookfield Police/Fire Dive Team, and CT Police Dive Team were dispatched to Brookfield Bay to assist with the search. On 6/16/22, the occupant was located by the CSP Dive Team and removed from the scene by OCME. No visible sign of trauma. Cause of death was drowning and BAC was 0.110. No PFDs were used. No BUIs issued. Enforcement Action taken again Operator- Illegal operation of boat without a certificate or vessel operation license.


BARDID: CT-2022-0011
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Portland
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
An open motorboat was traveling north on the CT River with eight occupants onboard. They had previously inflated a four person tube. Instead of deflating the tube, it was placed on the swim platform. 

While underway, the Operator and another Passenger were holding onto both ends of the rope that were attached to the tube. The tube became airborne and the Passenger and Operator were unable to hold onto the rope. The rope that was gathered on the ground of the helm wrapped around the Operator's left leg and pulled him from the helm to the back of the vessel leaving the vessel unmanned. 

The vessel continued in a northern direction until it collided with the eastern shoreline of the CT River. All occupants were ejected from boat.  The Operator and three Passengers sustained minor physical injuries. The other three passengers sustained serious physical injuries and one passenger succumbed to fatal injuries. Only one of the injured occupants was wearing a PFD. The vessel was a total loss. Alcohol Use onboard the vessel.  Encon Case Status- Suspended Pending-Enforcement to be determined.


BARDID: CT-2022-0012
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: East Lyme
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
A 21' open motorboat carrying two occupants departed from a mooring at Thames Marina in New London and was headed towards Little Gull to go fishing. They started having engine trouble. They tried using an auxiliary engine on board but it fell overboard. When the engine fell overboard,  an extension piece on the transom separated and fell overboard as well.  The Operator was able to start the main engine but it would only operate in reverse. They began to make their way back to shore  but the vessel began to take on water over the stern.  They called 911 and the US Coast Guard. The vessel capsized. The occupants were able to climb on the overturned hull and were recovered by East Lyme Police Boat. PDF's were not worn by occupants. No injuries. Vessel washed ashore and was a total loss.


BARDID: CT-2022-0013
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:08:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Quaddick Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Thompson
County: Windham
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, a PWC was traveling south on Quaddick Lake towards the State Park Beach. Vessel #2, a PWC was sitting at idle next to another vessel offshore of State Park Beach and then began to travel north. The Operator of Vessel of #2 suddenly saw Vessel #1 coming directly at him and did not have time to react. The two vessels struck each other head on.  Vessel #2 travelled over the top of Vessel #1 and both Operators were thrown into the water. Both Operators were wearing PFDs. The Operator of Vessel #1  was hospitalized,  but later succumbed to his severe injuries from the impact with the other PWC. The Operator of Vessel #2 sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized. Both Operators had been drinking alcohol, but were not over the legal limit.  Both Operators did not have any boating experience on these two vessels and did not possess a Safe Boating Certificate. Total loss on both vessels.


BARDID: CT-2022-0014
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fishers Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Stonington
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
An open motor boat carrying 2 occupants struck the west/inner Stonington Breakwater. The single vessel collision resulted in 2 fatalities. Both occupants sustained fatal  injuries from impact with the boat.  Alcohol and drug use were determined to be factors in this boating incident. The Operator's BAC was .179 and the other passenger has a BAC of .265. They both had levels of THC in their systems.


BARDID: CT-2022-0016
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: East Lyme
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of a kayak # 1 left shore from a residential beach in Giants Neck with another kayaker. Kayaker # 1 was towing a passenger on an inflatable pool float via ratchet strap.  The operator of kayak # 1 was not wearing a pfd. The Operator of Kayak #2  fell into the water and capsized the vessel. Operator of Kayak #1 jumped into water attempting to help right Kayak #2 and was unable to. Operator of Kayak #2 tried to get back onto his vessel and the vessel capsized. All individuals tried to swim back to shore but were having difficulty. They flagged down another vessel and were picked up and brought to shore with their kayaks in tow. Operator of Kayak #1 swallowed salt water and did not feel well and elected to go to the hospital via ambulance. He was treated and discharged from L & M Hospital at 6:00 pm. No other injuries were reported. Alcohol was used by operator # 1. No BUI arrest. Enforcement action was taken against Operator # 1 for insufficient PFD's. 1 injured.


BARDID: CT-2022-0018
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Guilford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1(Auxiliary Sail Vessel) was moored at Sachem's Head Yacht Club, Guilford. Vessel #2(Unknown Vessel Type) was heading east towards Sachem's  Head Harbor when it struck Vessel #1 causing damage to Vessel #1. Vessel #2 left the scene and did not provide any information to Vessel #1 and did not report the collision. No injuries reported.


BARDID: CT-2022-0019
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Candlewood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Sherman
County: Litchfield
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator on Vessel #1( open motorboat) was traveling northbound on Candlewood Lake at 20 to 25 mph on plane in the direction of Vessel #2's (open motorboat)stern. Vessel #2's engine was off sitting adrift as they were changing water skiers. Occupants of Vessel #2 saw Vessel #1 coming towards them from approximately 200 yards away and attempted to alert the oncoming vessel by shouting and moving their arms. Two of the three occupants of Vessel #2 jumped in the water prior to impact without pfds. The Operator of Vessel #2 dove from the driver seat to the floor of the vessel to avoid being struck by Vessel #1. Vessel #1 's bow made first contact with Vessel #2's stern and ramped up and traveled over the length of Vessel #2 with its hull fully exposed from the water. Vessel #1 landed back in the water off the bow of Vessel #2 and continued traveling in a northbound direction due to it still being under power.  Vessel #1 made a large circle  after the collision  before returning back to the area once the Operator of Vessel #1 realized what had happened. The two occupants that jumped out of Vessel #2 into the water climbed back onboard. Enforcement Action taken against Operator of Vessel #1- Reckless Boating 2nd and violation of rules preventing collisions. One injured. Vessel # 2 was a total loss.


BARDID: CT-2022-0020
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Chester
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A open motorboat, carrying 4 occupants, arrived at Chester Boat Basin to dock their vessel. As the Operator was maneuvering the vessel into the slip, an occupant was standing/leaning over while positioning on the port side stern attempting to assist the Operator. During the process of docking, the occupant fell over the edge of the vessel and was sustained a strike from the propeller. The injured occupant  was able to pull themselves up on the dock finger. They was transported to Middlesex Hospital for treatment for injuries to the head, face, neck and shoulder. On 7/17/22, at approximately 1159 hours, DEEP Emergency Dispatch received a report from the victim's father of this boating incident. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2022-0021
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A cabin motorboat carrying four occupants was returning to the marina when the vessel struck an unidentified submerged object. PFDs were not used. No injuries were reported. Extensive damage to vessel.


BARDID: CT-2022-0022
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Norwalk Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Norwalk
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of Vessel #1(21' open motorboat) was returning to its slip at Selleck Street Marina and traveling in a northeasterly direction when it collided with Vessel #2(23' cabin motorboat),  moored to a finger facing south at the end of the Marina. The Operator of Vessel #1 put the boat into full gear by accident and collided with Vessel #2. No occupants were on Vessel #2 at the time of the incident. No injuries reported. The Operator of Vessel #1 reported damage to his vessel.


BARDID: CT-2022-0023
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: New Haven
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1(25' Auxiliary Sail Vessel) was moored to mooring at Pequonock Yacht Club. A PWC collided into the starboard rear hull and transom of Vessel #1. No injuries reported.  Owner/Operator of the PWC has been unresponsive to all BAR requests.


BARDID: CT-2022-0024
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Old Saybrook
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
While the Operator of an open motorboat was anchoring and putting the rope in the water from the bow of the boat, the long rope reached the propeller and wrapped around it. The boat began taking on water from the stern and capsized. The Operator was picked up by good samaritans in the immediate area. Sea Tow towed the vessel to shore. Operator used a PFD. No injuries reported. Vessel total loss


BARDID: CT-2022-0025
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mystic River
NearestCityorTown: Mystic
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, a 45' cabin motorboat was docked at Mystic Seaport when its starboard side was struck by Vessel #2(Unknown Vessel Type). No injuries reported.


BARDID: CT-2022-0026
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Greenwich
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1(21' open motorboat) was traveling North headed toward the north dock of Grass Island Town Marina. While approaching the slip, the Operator over shot his slip and attempted to adjust his position. As the bow turned and started to head south, the bow rode up onto and over two boats docked along side Vessel #1's slip. Vessel #1 continued turning and headed toward the seawall alongside the western shoreline and the starboard side rear quarter struck the seawall. It took the Operator of Vessel #1 three attempts and was finally able to dock his boat. No occupants onboard the other two vessels. No injuries reported.


BARDID: CT-2022-0027
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Thames River
NearestCityorTown: Norwich
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was cruising on a 38' cabin motorboat to Montauk Point from American Wharf Marina in Norwich. Approximately 4000' upriver from the entrance to Trading Cove, the vessel struck a breakwater. The vessel came to rest partially on top of breakwater. The Operator did not sustain any injuries. Operator was not wearing a PDF. The vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: CT-2022-0028
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Connecticut River
NearestCityorTown: Essex
County: Middlesex
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was moored at Cove Landing Marina in Hamburg Cove. A 34' cabin motorboat, Vessel #2 was entering the mooring field and lost their engine and was headed straight for the vessel # 1. In an attempt to protect their moored vessel #1 from impact, one of the occupants placed a large fender on the starboard side. The 34' vessel collided with the moored vessel # 1.  The anchor hit the aft fashion plates and damaged the gel coat.  No injuries reported on either vessel. Only damage to Vessel #1. No damage to Vessel #2.


BARDID: CT-2022-0030
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Norwalk Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Norwalk
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of a 42' cabin motorboat was underway during maiden voyage after winter storage when he heard metal breaking and lost steering and power. Prior to launching,  boat's port side POD had had been replaced by an authorized repair shop. Operator called "May Day" and occupants were rescued by a nearby boater. Boat sank prior to Coast Guard arrival at scene. The operator said the 6 inch exhaust hose came off cause flooding to boat. PFD's were used. No injuries. Vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: CT-2022-0032
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-11-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Guilford
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The 21' cabin motorboat was anchored off of Chimney Corner Reef in Guilford. While occupants were fishing, wind shifted and the anchor rope became tangled around lower unit of motor. Before operator could cut the line, the stern had taken on too much water causing the  boat to capsize. The four occupants that were onboard had life jackets and jumped into the water . Only 1 occupant suffered a head injury on the boat and hypothermia. Vessel was retrieved from Indian Reef on 11/11/22. Vessel expected to be a total loss.


BARDID: CT-2022-0033
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Stonington
County: New London
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A 24' open motorboat carrying two occupants was heading northwest bound from Watch Hill through Bartlett's Reef between Sandy Point & the east Stonington breakwater. The Operator was wearing sunglasses which restricted his vision and the vessel collided with the reef. One occupant was injured and there was extensive damage to the boat. PDF's were not used.  A nearby small vessel brought the occupants to the shore in Stonington to meet up with EMS. Tow Boat US towed vessel to Frank Halls Boat Yard in Westerly, RI. Vessel was a total loss. One injured.


BARDID: CT-2022-0034
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Bridgeport
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner of a motor boat returned to dock after short cruise and tied boat to dock. The owner smelled burning and saw smoke. He immediately used five fire extinguishers to put out the fire but was unsuccessful. The vessel became engulfed with flames.  All occupants were able to evacuate the boats without sustaining injuries. Electrical System Failure. Bridgeport Fire Department responded to the call and extinguished the fire. Vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: CT-2022-0035
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-11-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: Madison
County: New Haven
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A 28' motorboat carrying two occupants onboard was returning to a marina in Clinton when the engine started making a grinding noise creating vibration. The operator stopped the engine and saw water coming in through the stern drive of the vessel. Water starting coming into the vessel and they removed it manually. They called 911. They waved down a small boat and one occupant went onto the small boat before the Madison Fire Department arrived. The Operator boarded the Fire Department Boat and  US Boat towed Vessel #1 to the marina in Clinton. No injuries. PDF's were used.


BARDID: CT-2022-0036
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CT River
NearestCityorTown: Lyme
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A 14' open motorboat was carrying four occupants and was at the entrance of Hamburg Cove. A wake hit the vessel at the stern and immediately sank the vessel. All four occupants were ejected from the vessel and within a couple minutes,  picked up by another vessel.  One occupant was transported by ambulance to Shoreline Clinic in Westport for anxiety. No injuries were reported that were related to the boating incident.


BARDID: CT-2022-0037
State: CT
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Norwalk Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Norwalk
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Two Servicemen from Norwalk Cove Marina were making repairs to docked 35' cabin motorboat. Excessive fuel vapor in the engine ignited from unknown source which caused the fire/explosion. The two people onboard sustained injuries beyond 1st aid. Vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: CT-2022-0038
State: CT
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CT River
NearestCityorTown: Old Lyme
County: New London
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1, a  53' cabin motorboat was anchored in Essex at 2:00 pm. Two occupants in Vessel #1 went to sleep at 10:00 pm . Vessel #1 broke free from the anchor and drifted down the river and collided Vessel #2(21' open motorboat) and the Railroad Bridge. No injuries reported. Vessel #1 sustained $50,000 in damage. No damage to Vessel #2 was reported.


BARDID: DC-2014-0001
State: DC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River Georgetown Chann
NearestCityorTown: Washington, DC
County: District of Columbia
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday May 23, 2014, Operator 1 was working the evening tour of duty 1430 to 2300 hours. Operator 1 was operating marked vessel 808, and was docked in front of the Georgetown Water Front on routine water patrol. 

At 1926 hours, Harbor Base voiced a radio run for assistance with a capsized vessel with one person in the water near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. Operator 1 acknowledged the radio assignment and released his dock lines from the pier. Operator 1 activated his emergency lights and sounded the horn three times to make the surrounding boaters aware of his departure. As he began to back away from the pier he observed a commercial vessel behind him attempting to pull in and dock at the pier. To avoid collision with the commercial vessel, Operator 1 shifted the vessel into forward. As he shifted the vessel into forward he realized he needed to shift back into reverse to avoid colliding with Vessel 2 that had been rafted to other vessels. When Operator 1 shifted the vessel into reverse, the cleat located on the bow (starboard side), swung to the right and caught the anchor on Owner 2's vessel. 

Vessel 1 did sustain minor paint transfer and scratches to the bow starboard side. Vessel 2 sustained damage to the anchor (bent), anchor plate, scratches to the starboard gel coat (bow) and some fiberglass damage where the anchor plate ripped away from the vessel. 


A witness was located and provided a written statement in which he stated he observed the police boat backing up next to his boat when the police boat turned right and hit the blue boat. The witness further stated he believed the wind was blowing very hard and may have played a factor in the collision. At the time of the collision the weather was partly cloudy with wind gusts of up to 20 miles per hour.


BARDID: DC-2014-0002
State: DC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River
NearestCityorTown: Pentagon City
County: Arlington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday July 21, 2014, operator one was interviewed by Detective and stated he was navigating back to the boat launch at Gravelly Point from Georgetown Waterfront when his GPS (Phone App) died. He continued to head towards Gravelly Point but was unaware of depth without his GPS and ran his boat aground. The impact damaged the lower end of his motor and he was unable to power his boat. He lit four of his emergency flares and attempted to flag down a few passing boats but no one came to his assistance. In desperation he reports he donned a life jacket and started to swim to shore. He stated he was in the water for over an hour and saw the rocky shoreline where he exited the water. While getting out of the water he received a laceration to his leg. He then noticed he was in an area he shouldn’t be in at National Airport and knew he needed to get to Gravelly Point. The subject stated he was having trouble walking without his shoes so he decided to return to the water and swim back up to Gravely Point where he met his father. His father transported him to NOVA Hospital ER where he received stitches for his leg laceration. The vessel was towed by DC Harbor Police to the DC Harbor Pier where it was later released to the operator.


BARDID: DC-2016-0001
State: DC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-10-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River
NearestCityorTown: Old Town Alexandria, VA
County: Alexandria
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday October 14, 2016 at 0230 hours in the morning, the Harbor Patrol Unit out of the District of Columbia received a call from the United States Coast Guard for a vessel that had struck an unknown object near the USCG Buoy Marker #6, just North of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and was taking on water. (Lat. 38.79, Long -77.02). 

Officer operating vessel 808 responded to the scene to find a Red and White, 19 foot, Polar 1900 Center Console boat completely submerged and capsized. The vessel appeared to be unoccupied at the time of the arrival and almost completely submerged. Officer and Fire boat 3 attempted to upright the vessel however it had taken on too much water for it to be up righted. A cursory search of the vessel was completed for any victims which yielded negative results. The vessel was then taken into police custody and towed to the safest and shortest location Old Town Alexandria Virginia. 

Upon further investigation, Harbor Patrol was able to make contact with a witness and good samaritan to the accident. The witness stated he was fishing in the same location when he observed a boat at a high rate of speed coming into a NO WAKE zone. It was at that time when heard a loud crash. He went towards the direction of the crash and located a completely disabled vessel with five individuals still on board. It had appeared the vessel had struck the Red USCG Navigational Buoy while on plane. The witness/fisherman attempted to tow the vessel but the vessel was taking on too much water due to the significant amount of damage. The witness/fisherman then had all five passengers exit the capsized vessel and board his vessel. He took all five passengers to the Dominion Yacht Club located on the Alexandria Shore Line. All five passengers then left the scene prior to the police arriving on the scene and without reporting the accident to the police. The fisherman/witness then called the United States Coast Guard to report a vessel had struck an object in the water near Old Town Alexandria.  

The vessel was impounded and towed to DC Harbor Patrol during the daylight hours on October 14, 2016. 

At 1400 hours Sergeant was able to obtain contact information for the owner of the vessel through the boat registration number. The owner was contacted and questioned about the details of the accident. Owner stated he thought he struck a log however he was unsure. When asked why he left the scene and failed to report and accident with injuries, Owner did not have a reason. Owner never attempted to make contact with the police, the police had to track down Owner. 

Owner did respond to the Harbor Patrol Branch to pay his fees and take possession of his vessel. Owner sustained a one inch laceration above his eye which required 5-10 stitches.

Additional Observations:

Cooler with empty and full beer bottles
*It is not known whether the operator was impaired at the time of the accident due to him leaving the scene prior to police arrival.


BARDID: DC-2016-1000
State: DC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River
NearestCityorTown: Alexandria
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to reports from the Coast Guard and news media, $3k worth of damage to a vessel was identified after the boat became grounded.  The operator indicated that windy conditions (12 knots) pushed the sailboat out of the channel, which caused it to be grounded.  The two people onboard departed the vessel to try to push it off, without success.  The vessel was towed.  The two people did not report injuries.


BARDID: DC-2017-0002
State: DC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-10-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River
NearestCityorTown: Washington, D.C.
County: District of Columbia
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On the morning of Monday, October 23, 2017 at approximately 0640 hours in the morning, The Harbor Patrol Unit from the Metropolitan Police Department was dispatched to the report of a vessel collision in the vicinity of Teddy Roosevelt Island on the Potomac River. The involved parties met the investigating officers at Thompson's Boat House, not far from the where the collision occurred. Two vessels were involved in the collision. 
Vessel #1, a 34 ft cabin cruiser pleasure craft, had reportedly been anchored just east of Roosevelt Island since the previous night. Both parties stated that the struck vessel had a 360 degree mast/anchor light on. The two occupants of vessel #1 were sleeping at the time of the collision. The striking vessel, a racing shell with eight rowers and one coxswain on board, was traveling south coming from the Key Bridge. The coxswain of the striking vessel reported he had turned the boat around at the Key Bridge because of the foggy conditions. As he turned the vessel around Roosevelt Island he reported not seeing the struck vessel anchored in front of him until the collision had already occurred. The striking racing shell was able to be rowed to its boat house.

No injuries were reported for any involved persons at the time of the investigation. The striking vessel sustained heavy damage to the bow, with nearly to from three feet of carbon fiber being crushed. Vessel #1 had no observable damage above the waterline.

The cause of the collision is attributed to a number of factors. First, the foggy conditions, estimated to be less than a half a mile, reduced visibility. Also, the coxswain operating Vessel #2 failed to keep a proper lookout especially for the conditions.


BARDID: DC-2018-0001
State: DC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River
NearestCityorTown: Washington DC
County: Washington DC
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Carbon monoxide exposure
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The owner of the listed vessel raised USCG/ DC Harbor Patrol Unit on marine channel 16 and reported his girlfriend was passed out from carbon monoxide. USCG responded from Georgetown to the vessel which was located on the Potomac River near Three Sisters Island at anchor. 

DC Harbor Patrol vessel 800 and DC Fire Boat 2 and 4 were also sent to the location. While en route, the USCG removed the female victim from the vessel and transported her to Georgetown pier and began CPR. No notification was made by the USCG to DC Harbor Patrol that the female victim was no longer at the scene. DC Fire Boat medics were rerouted to Georgetown pier when DC 

Harbor Patrol vessel 800 observed USCG operating on plane towards Georgetown pier and investigated further. Harbor Vessel 800 was advised by the on scene USCG personnel that the owner of the listed vessel was still on-board his anchored vessel and he too was exposed to the Carbon Monoxide.  Harbor Vessel 800 responded to the listed vessel and brought the owner to the 

Georgetown pier for medical treatment as he was also feeling nauseous from the Carbon Monoxide.  DC Fireboat and DC FEMS land units took over life preserving measure and the female victim was transported to George Washington hospital by Medic 5 for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.  The vessel owner was additionally transported to the George Washington Hospital by Ambulance 1 for observation and as a precaution to CO exposure. 

The listed vessel had all of its hatches and portholes opened to vent the vessel and it was towed by the DC Harbor Patrol back to the Harbor Patrol Base for safekeeping until the owner could retrieve.


BARDID: DC-2018-0002
State: DC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-01-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Anacostia River
NearestCityorTown: Washington DC
County: N/A
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The District of Columbia Fire Department was alerted to a vessel fire at James Creek Marina on the Anacostia River, Washington DC.   Upon the fire department's arrival on the scene, two vessels on "B" dock (Vessels #1 and #2) were completely engulfed in flames and subsequently burned to the waterline.  Vessels #3 and #4 were on each side of the engulfed vessels and subsequently suffered severe burn damage.  All four vessels were deemed complete losses by the vessels insurance carriers.  The initial investigation revealed that a space heater ignited materials in vessel number 1's bilge and caused the fire and resulting damage.


BARDID: DC-2019-0001
State: DC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-25 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Upper Potomac River
NearestCityorTown: Washington DC
County: N/A
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While working the evening shift as Harbor Vessel, Officers received a radio run for vessels colliding on the Potomac River just west of the Washington Monument. Once on the scene Officers observed Vessel 1, a PWC with damage to the hood area.  

Subject1 complained of minor pain to his arm and side, however, refused medical treatment from Fire Boat 2.  Subject1 relayed to Officer that while Subject1 was performing a U-turn a second PWC, Vessel 2, came crashing down on him and his vessel while jumping a wake.  Vessel 2 continued south on the Potomac through the 14th Street Bridge complex.


BARDID: DC-2019-0002
State: DC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-12-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River
NearestCityorTown: Washington
County: N/A
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Carbon monoxide exposure
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On the listed date and time, MPD Harbor Patrol units recieved a distress call over VFH 16 for people fainting onboard a vessel that was participating in the DC Parade of Lights.  Units responded and found several people suffering from CO poisoning.  These passengers were removed from the vessel and transported to EMS ground units for transport to local area hospitals for treatment.  Upon an investigation of the vessel, it was found that a generator was onboard the vessel and was operating inside an enclosed area.  The ventilation system was not able to properly handle the amount of exhaust being produced from the generator.  The exhaust from the generator was then circulated through the cabin of the vessel where the passengers were located.


BARDID: DC-2020-0001
State: DC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:37:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River
NearestCityorTown: Washington
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/2/20 at approximately 1737 hours a distress call was transmitted over VHF channel 16 for three missing passengers from a vessel near Joint Bolling Airforce Base.  Police, Fire and Coast Guard assets responded to the location and made contact with Vessel 1 (Wet Dreams) and the eight people on board.   At first, they all told the same sequence of events: that three people had fallen off the boat and were now missing.  A rescue operation was immediately started to include assets from DC Fire/EMS, Alexandria Fire/EMS, DC Metropolitain Police Harbor unit, Prince George's County Marine unit, Park Police air assets, and the United States Coast Guard.  

The eight passengers were relocated to a different location and interviewed separately.  Once separated, the passengers provided differing stories.  One recounted the events as the three decedents were sitting on the transom when a wave from the thunderstorm took them overboard at which point the passengers on board lost sight of them.  

Another recounted that four people from the boat had been swimming when the storm hit and only one person made it back to the boat.  

A third story recounted that the three decedents had simply fallen overboard.  

The length of time that the decedents had been in the water varied as well, ranging from thirty minutes to only a few minutes prior to first responders arriving.  A search area was also provided with some passengers claiming they were as far North as the Washington Channel junction marker off of Giesboro Point and as far South as approximately half a mile North of Capitol Cove Marina on Joint Bolling Airforce Base.  Throughout the interview process, the stories continued to shift and vary, with some of the witnesses being rather evasive and non-compliant.  

A rescue mission was performed by the above listed agencies for approximately two to two and a half hours, at which point it was switched to a recovery mission.  Recovery operations continued well into the night early into the morning of 8/3 including continued air support and side scan sonar searches of the provided area.  The recovery of the first decedent was made early in the afternoon on 8/3, with recovery of the other two occurring early on 8/4.

Further investigation into both the vessel and the operator revealed that the previous owner of the vessel had previously sold the vessel to the operator, New owner.  Prior owner stated that he received fourteen thousand dollars in cash as payment for the vessel, and that he told New owner that he had to get the title and registration transferred to his name.  He also stated that he informed New owner that he needed to pass a boater safety course and to not let anyone ride on the bow or the stern of the boat.

Once the vessel had been purchased, New owner failed to register the vessel to his name, failed to transfer the title and refused to notify the authorities that he was now the owner of the vessel.  An investigation into New owner also revealed that he was not in possession of a boater safety license at the time of the accident.


BARDID: DC-2020-0002
State: DC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River
NearestCityorTown: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was being captained by listed owner when the fire started. 

Fireboat personnel boarded the vessel and found smoke to be rising from below cabin level then quickly the entire vessel went into complete conflagration. Fireboat personnel then backed out and started onboard firefighting operations. 

Fire was due to possible electrical malfunction in the bilge or engine compartment.

The listed vessel burned to the gunwhale and is beached along the Virginia shoreline in the vicinity of Gravelly Point. 

The listed vessel will be considered a salvage operation at this point and time and the vessel owner has been made aware that it his responsibly to make accommodations for a private maritime salvage company to remove the vessel form District of Columbia Waters within a reasonable amount of time. 

USCG Station Baltimore was relayed all the relevant information pertaining to this incident. (CPO)


BARDID: DC-2020-0003
State: DC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River
NearestCityorTown: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The initial report was taken by Sgt. of the Metropolitan Police Department’s Harbor Patrol Unit on the date of the accident.  The report stated.  

     On the aforementioned time and date (10/10/2020), R1 reports that he was operating his boat, south bound, on plane, when his boat unexpectedly darted to the right, striking the 14th Street Bridge complex.  Subject #2  was next to the R1, the boat operator when this incident occurred and cooperates R1 accounts.  Subjects 3-5 were seated in the rear of the boat and state that they only know that the boat hit something.  Pictures and BWC up loaded to Evidence.com.
     
     Area canvased.  The bridge showed fresh damage consistent with R1's and Subject 2-5's accounts.  Boat was operated back to it's slip at Columbia Marina.

On October, 12th 2020, Officer interviewed the operator of the vessel, who relayed additional information.  Operator advised that as he was traveling south bound through the 14th Street Bridge Complex at approximately 20 to 23 MPH.  As he approached the CSX Bridge, the southernmost bridge in the 14th Street Bridge Complex, he hit a wake caused by a northbound vessel.  Despite Operator attempt to steer to port, against the wake, it pushed him to the starboard and into a pillar causing the listed damage and injuries.


BARDID: DC-2021-0002
State: DC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River
NearestCityorTown: Washington
County: NA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday, September 20th, 2021, Reagan National Airport Police and Fire Dispatcher contacted the DC Harbor Patrol Unit in reference to a vessel (Vessel 1) occupied by three people that had run aground on the airport property.  

The location was just south of the Airport’s North Boat House.  The operator and one of the passengers on the vessel relayed to DC Harbor Patrol Officers that prior to the crash the operator was trying to avoid hitting a log on the Potomac River and veered too close to the shoreline.  

The vessels outdrive likely caught in the shallows and the vessel was propelled up onto land.  One of the three passengers on board complained of left wrist pain and was transported to a local Hospital by Airport Fire Department.  Upon initial inspection of the vessel the outdrive was broken off and it had visible hull damage.


BARDID: DC-2022-0001
State: DC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potomac River
NearestCityorTown: Washington
County: N/A
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of Vessel 1 stated that he was south bound out of the Washington Channel and Vessel 2 was heading towards him from the port side.  Vessel 1 stated that Vessel 2 did not give way and Vessel 1 was not able to avoid the collision.  The operator of Vessel 2 stated they were northbound Potomac river heading towards Hains point and Vessel 1 was southbound from the Washington channel.  The operator of Vessel 2 stated that they did not see an operator at the helm and were unable to avoid a collision.  

The operators attempted to make contact with both DC Police Harbor patrol, who were unable to respond as there was a dive operation underway at that time, and the Coast Guard.  The Coast Guard was contacted over the radio per the operators and a set of questions were asked by the Coast Guard but they also did not respond to the scene as they were out on another scene further south.  

Statements were gathered after the vessels returned to the docks as they got tired of waiting for someone to respond to the scene.  Vessel 1 provided their information later that evening and the operator of Vessel 2 contacted DC Police 2 days later to make a report.


BARDID: DE-2014-0004
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Delaware Bay
NearestCityorTown: Bowers Beach
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: arrestor removed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was at drift about a 1/2 mile from Bowers beach when he tried to start the motor and it failed. The operator stated that  he took the cover off the motor and gave a few smacks to the carburetor to get it running again. The motor would start and give the boat some propulsion and stall out after a few minutes. That''s when the operator tried giving the carburetor a few more hits. The engine at this time, back fired and sprayed fuel onto the operator setting his right arm and torso on fire. The operator who did not have a life vest on, jumped off the right side of the boat in the water. Once he was in the water he yelled to the other adult on board to get the kids off the boat. Everyone else on board had life vest on at the time of the accident. Once everyone was off the boat they were picked up by a nearby vessel.


BARDID: DE-2014-0005
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER BAY
NearestCityorTown: BETHANY BEACH
County: SUSSEX
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Occupant advised me that they had been out on their Jet Ski (DL 815 AH) when they ran aground just west of South Shore Marina.  She advised me that both her and her husband got off the Jet Ski and attempted to push it off the sandbar then pull it off by a rope. They thought they were in enough deep water to get on and leave the area.  The Jet Ski started to kick out mud so V1 turned off Jet Ski to get to deeper water.   She stated that during this process the victim started to have chest pain.  She then advised her husband to take a seat in the water at which point he lose consciousness and went into cardiac arrest.  She advised me that at his point she held his head above water called 911 and waved down a passing boat.
  On June 06, 2014 after conducting several interviews with witnesses and the Wife of the victim, I came to conclusion that V1 was deceased from cardiac arrest.  V1 had open heart surgery and triple by-pass in the year 2010.  The Jet Ski had no damage except for some small scratches and dings on outside of Jet Ski DL 815 AH. It was ultimately both inattentive operation and an unseen hazard.  The operator was unfamiliar with the inland waterway and ran aground on a sandbar in shallow water.


BARDID: DE-2014-0006
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Delaware Bay
NearestCityorTown: Broadkill Beach
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
While on patrol on June 24, 2014 at approximately 1851 hours, I was contacted in reference to a vessel taking on water off of Broadkill Beach, we were advised that there was one person in the water. I responded to Lewes from Georgetown to go underway. Upon arrival I was advised that everyone was out of the water and the boat had sunk. At approximately 1910 hours, Sgt. and I went underway and responded to the scene of the accident. Upon arrival to the scene we found Tow Boat U.S. on scene with a vessel that was partially submerged bow down. At this current point in time the only part of the vessel out of the water was the motor. Tow Boat U.S. advised that they had more help coming to recover and salvage the vessel. Sgt. and I secured responded to Broadkill Beach by land. We found that the owner of the vessel was staying at a rental property. I spoke with wife who advised that the vessel was her husband''s. She advised that the vessel was moored up with no one on board, when it took a couple of waves over the bow and began to sink. She advised that one of the neighbors swam out to the vessel to try to tie a line to it but was unsuccessful. 
I spoke with the owner of the vessel on June 25, 2014 who advised me that all the electronics on his vessel were ruined and that the motor had also gone completely under. He also advised me that the vessel had an approximately 15 ft. anchor line on it when it was moored up.


BARDID: DE-2014-0007
State: DE
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DELAWARE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: DELAWARE CITY
County: NEW CASTLE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Wed. June 04,2014 shortly after midnight, Delaware City Volunteer Fire Co was notified of an overdue vessel out of Port Mahon that was thought to possibly be in the area of Ship John LightHouse. Subject responded for search from C and D Canal to Leipsic River. Vessel operated by licensed Captain, 50 ton. Passengers 3 in the front passenger seat and occupant2 behind Victim3 in the bench seat on Port side. Operator exited Delaware City Branch Canal headed South to area of search. When in the Delaware River, Operator asked Victim3 to turn down the brilliance on the SIMRAD navigation screens on board, Operator''s set to radar and Victim3 set to chart plotter. While Victim3 was attempting to adjust screens Operator observed the jetty directly off the bow with the rocks exposed of 3 plus feet and had no time to even react. Operator and Victim3 both stated that they were running at 36 knots. The vessel hit the North Reedy Point Jetty, POI 39 33 45.92 by 75 33 36.30 and continued over it. Operator, Victim3 and Victim2 were all thrown forward on impact and landed on the floor going into the berthing area. Victim3 and Victim2 exited out the rear door and observed the vessel sinking at a fast rate stern first, they made it to the bow, Operator exited through the drivers side window and met all on the bow. Vessel sunk in C and D Canal at, FRP 75 33 36.30. All three swam to Reedy Jetty and were picked up and transported by Port Penn VFC and GoodWill VFC.
Accident occurred shortly after mid night, was an incoming tide approx. 3-4 high, the distance from the POI to the Number two Marker Light on the end of the N. Jetty is 108 yards, the approximate length of the Jetty from the Marker light 2 to shore is 437 yards, A.N.T. USCG Philadelphia conducted a test on the light on 06-04-14 at approx 1130 hrs. and determined it was in working order at the time of the collision. FRP from POI is approx. 53 yds. to the East. The Town of Delaware City is approx. 2 Mi''s North of the Jetty.
Operator was issued a Citation for Negligent Operation, excessive speed for conditions.
Writer inspected vessel after it was salvaged and observed major structural damage to the bow, support ribs inside buckled and a penetration at the keel the size of a silver dollar. Starboard side mid ship showed a separation in the chime and a slice-hole approx 1 foot just above the keel. Port side Stern had the most extensive penetration, 22" ahead of stern from the water line down 14" and a length of approx. 34" this caused the vessel to sink at such a rapid speed. 
Writer used a Garmin etrex Legend to obtain the POI, and a Bushnell Sport 600 Range Finder to get the distances.


BARDID: DE-2014-0010
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rehoboth Bay
NearestCityorTown: Dewey Beach
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While on patrol aboard MP November I was dispatched to a PWC accident off Dewey Beach. Upon arrival I met with Sgt. of the Dewey Beach Police Department who advised me that the operator had already been transported to Beebe Hospital. Sgt. advised me that the subject had the odor of alcoholic beverages coming from his person. 
I then took MP November back to the dock to transfer to my vehicle to respond to Beebe while Cpls stayed at the scene to conduct interviews. Upon arrival I met with the operator Operator, who was very confused and speaking with a slurred speech. His eyes were bloodshot and watery. He first advised me that he had left Gull Point Ramp at 1000hrs went to Paradise Grill, went back to his residence and sat in a hot tub and then went to the Rusty Rudder in Dewey Beach. Operator then stated no sorry that was yesterday. Last night I stayed in Dewey and today I drove the boat to my parents'' house in Oak Orchard around 0900hrs to retrieve PWCs. I then went back to the Rusty Rudder dock at 1000hrs and have been hanging out on the boat all day. I then advised him I could smell and odor of alcoholic beverages and asked if he had been drinking. O-1 replied yes he had been drinking. I then asked him if he would sign a consent form for me to take blood for alcohol testing and he replied yes whatever you got to do. He then took the consent form and read it and signed the form. At 1845hrs RN took a sample of his blood using a DSP blood kit. The kit was seal after the proper paperwork had been filled out. 
I then asked Operator what had caused him to get hurt on his PWC. O-1 stated that he was operating his PWC between Dewey and the Lewes Canal at approximately 50mph-55mph when he tried to make a sharp turn or spin. He stated that it was a right hand turn. When he performed this maneuver the PWC caught causing him to eject to the left. He stated that his foot planted causing the injury to his hip. He also hit his face during this process. He advised that his friend was on another PWC and saw what happened. Friend then got O-1s boat to come over where they loaded him up and took him to Dewey at the Rusty Rudder dock. His other friend was on the boat. The other friend is a Dewey Beach lifeguard and called the Dewey Beach lifeguard medic to respond for medical attention. I asked O-1 if he had taken a Safe Boating Couse. He replied yes but could not tell me where he had taking the course. 
On 07-07-14 I checked with Sr/Cpl who is in charge of the Safe Boating Course program for Delaware. Sr/Cpl advised me that there was not a Operator on file for having taken the Safe Boating Course. 
The cause of this accident was that Operator was operating carelessly at a high speed, making dangerous turning maneuvers and while he was under the influence. 
On 07-25-14 I received the Blood test results of S-1 BAC. It was a .14. On 07-28-14 I issued a warrant for the arrest of Operator for one count of careless operation, one count of no safe boating course and one count of operating a vessel under the influence. I called Operator and advised him to meet me in Georgetown to process the warrant and his 2 active capias. He replied he did not have a ride. 
On 07-29-14 D-1 turned himself in to the Sussex County Enforcement Office. He was arraigned on one count of operating uner the influence. one count of careless operation and one count of not taking a safe boating course. He was released on a $3000.00 unsecured bond for those charges. He was also released on a $2100.00 unsecured bond for his outstanding capiases.


BARDID: DE-2014-0011
State: DE
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Bethany Beach
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While on patrol and on call on July 7, 2014 at approximately 1000hrs, I received a phone call through our Dover office. On the phone was S-1. S-1 advised me that he had been in a boat accident June 29, 2014 at approximately 1430hrs. Operator1 advised that he had put off at Masey''s landing in his 1995 22.5'' Crownline (Maryland registration #MD4060CG). Operator1 advised that he had gone out of Indian River Inlet and was heading south down the Atlantic coast when he heard a large clunk come from his engine compartment. Operator1 then advised he opened his engine hatch where he stated that he was taking on water. Operator1 advised me that he then attempted to use a bucket to remove the water with no luck. Operator1 then advised me that 3 jet ski''s that were behind his vessel came up to him as it started to sink. Operator1 advised that he then got on a float raft that his son had in his vessel. Operator1 was on board by himself. Operator1 was then picked up by one of the jet skis and got on board with a guy. At this point in time he was not sure of good sam’s last name. Operator1 advised that his boat finished sinking in approximately 5-10 minutes. Operator1 advised that good sam then took him back to the shore line. 
Sgt. and I contacted Operator1 later in the week to advise Operator1 that we were going to have to meet with him in person. Operator1 agreed to meet with us on the morning of July 19, 2014.Prior to our meeting I made contact with Crownline who advised me that in 1995 they were putting foam sides in the walls of the Crownline vessels and that it should stay afloat for more than 10-15 minutes. 
On July 19, 2014 at approximately 0823hrs Sgt. and I sat down and interviewed Operator1. Operator1 kept the same story as above except for the following changes. Operator1 advised us that after hearing the large clunk and looking at his motor that it was sitting sideways.Operator1 also advised of good sam’s last name. Operator1 advised us that after getting back to the beach that a good citizen gave him a ride back to his mother-in-laws. Operator1 advised that he did not have the gentlemen that drove him to Prime Hooks name and that he also did not know what beach he had been dropped off on. 
When asking Operator1 why he had did not report the incident right away, he advised that it was because all he thought he had to do was notify the insurance company. Operator1 advised us that he had $300 cash on the vessel and that he estimated the vessel to be approximately worth $6000. The vessel did have insurance through Allstate. Operator1 was advised to try to figure out what beach he was on and that we would be in contact with him reference the investigation.


BARDID: DE-2014-0013
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER
NearestCityorTown: DEWEY BEACH
County: SUSSEX
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On aug 4th while leaving the north shore marina to tournament fish, the vessel sea flame struck a submerged rock at the entrance to the marina. After speaking with the captain and owner it is my conclusion that thick fog reduced visibility to the point that the captian lost his bearing and passed to close to the east rock wall leaving the marina. The vessel was making way at a slow no wake speed due to no wake area and weather conditions. The vessel struck the rock with a wheel, resulting in the wheel being destroyed. The sea flame returned to the dock and had a diver from prop divers assess the damage. It was determined that the vessel needed to be pulled. Due to weight restrictions on the lift at north shore the vessel was taken to cape may new jersey to be repaired. Conclusion of the investigation showed no negligence or carelessness of the operator.


BARDID: DE-2014-0014
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Dewey Beach
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 27th at 1600 hours a Delaware vessel with a registration of DL3376Z beached at the location of Faithful Steward Beach in the Atlantic Ocean. Faithful Steward Beach is south of Dewey Beach and North of Indian River. I and Cpl. responded to this location at 1700 hours and met Sgt. of Parks who was already on scene. I gathered all information from Sgt. and contacted Tow Boat. Upon Tow Boats arrival I interviewed the operator, passengers and witnesses. 

At 1400 hours the operator and his three passengers trailered the Bayliner vessel to Massey''s Landing and put the boat in the water. Operator drove the vessel to Indian River where they went fishing. According to the passengers they fished for an hour and a half before driving the vessel out of Indian River into the Atlantic Ocean. The purpose of leaving Indian River was to go and catch bait fish with a net so they could continue fishing throughout the remainder of the day. When the operator arrived at Faithful Steward Beach two passengers jumped out of the vessel without life jackets to swim to the beach. These two passengers exited the vessel to catch bait fish with a net. When they were done fishing operator Operator drove the vessel inland to the beach attempting to pick the swimmers up to get them back into the vessel. Operator was twenty five yards off the beach in the ocean before driving in ten to fifteen yards. According to the swimmers Operator drove the vessel in facing the direction of north and south. Operator was ten to fifteen yards off the beach when the two swimmers were able to get back onto the vessel. As soon as the swimmers got back on the vessel a set of waves started to push the vessel closer to the beach. After the first wave made contact with the vessel the two swimmers jumped off the vessel and attempted to hold it in place and push it to deeper water. At this point the vessel was already too close to the beach and when the second wave made contact with the vessel it was pushed further in to the beach. At 1600 hours the vessel made contact with the beach where it remained. Tow Boat arrived to the scene of the accident and was able to pull the vessel onto the beach where it was placed on a trailer. There is an estimated cost damage of $2,500. There was substantial damage due to water and sand from the outcome of the vessel being beached. 

All witnesses interviewed had similar stories regarding the accident. All witnesses said Operator was operating the vessel in a safe manner the entire day. There was no alcohol involved. Operater Operator had never taken a boating safety class but was familiar with operating a vessel in Delaware waters. Do to the inexperience of the operator and the vessel being operated too close to the shoreline causing the swamping of the vessel there were no violations charged.


BARDID: DE-2014-0015
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian River
NearestCityorTown: Millsboro
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Myself and Cpl. made contact with the RP at the location of the boating accident.  RP stated that Subject1 contacted him at 1630 hours about damage done to his vessel.  RP responded to Subject1''s vessel which was in a boat slip at White House Beach to assess the damage. Upon further review RP noticed the vessel in the slip next to Subject1''s vessel had minimal damage to the trolling motor on the bow of the vessel.  The trolling motor had paint missing from it.  After a closer look the RP noticed red paint on the trolling motor which was the same color as Subject1''s vessel.  It appeared that the trolling motor was what made contact with Subject1''s vessel.  RP recovered the information for the owner of the vessel who docks their vessel next to Subject1''s at White House Beach. RP contacted Operator1 (O1) who was the owner of the vessel next to Subject1''s vessel.  RP explained the situation to O1 and asked O1 if he struck Subject1''s vessel the last time he operated his vessel.  O1 proceeded by saying the weather conditions were bad that day and he was not sure if he collided with Subject1''s vessel.  O1 stated that he was going to come back the following week to check if any damage was done to Subject1''s vessel.  RP asked O1 why he would return to check for damage if he believed no damage was done.  RP gathered all of O1 information.  Myself and Cpl. responded to White House Beach and made contact with the RP.  The RP informed myself and Cpl. about the accident and his telephone conversation with O1.  RP stated that O1 struck Subject1''s vessel on an unknown date in the late afternoon. The weather conditions were bad and O1 lost control of the vessel while docking into a slip. O1 trolling motor on the bow of his vessel struck Subject1''s vessel in the rear. O1 stated that it was dark and did not check to see if he made contact with another vessel.  Myself and Cpl. gathered all information and took photographs of the accident.  O1 was not present the day the accident was reported and owners were.  While assessing the damage to the vessels, red paint was noticeable on O1 trolling motor and the sharp angle of the trolling motor could have caused the damage to Subject1''s vessel.  The estimated amount of damage caused to Subject1''s vessel is $2,000. The estimated amount of damage caused to O1 vessel is $0. Myself and Cpl. were clear from the complaint at 1800 hours.


BARDID: DE-2014-0016
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: VINES CREEK
NearestCityorTown: DAGSBORO
County: SUSSEX
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/16/14 i responded to a boat accident, property damage, located a gulls way camp ground. I arrived and contacted owner of v-2 and shown the damage documented by attached photos. I was advised that there was a witness at the time of the accident. I contacted w-1 and advised during interview that v-1 approached the ramp when it turned striking v-2 causing it to partially ramp the floating dock. Witness1 also stated that the impact was hard enough to rock the dock substantially. V-1 then came forward a second time towards the dock. Witness1 stated that the operator had a thick full dark beard and remained in the vessel while trailering and did not look for damage. I was provided a registration and vehicle information of the occupants of v-1. Through investigation contact with v-1 operator and owner was made and interview conducted for statements. I was advised by the operator of v-1 that he was approaching the ramp to the w/of v-2. V-1 was pulled by the tide, when readjusting impacted v-2. Operator1 stated that he did not have a boating safety certification and minimum experience operating. Operator1 did not make any attempt to contact the owner of v-2 to exchange infortmation. Damage of v-2 estimated to be approx $2634.


BARDID: DE-2014-0017
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER
NearestCityorTown: OCEAN VIEW
County: SUSSEX
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with governmental vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On the above date and time i was called to a vessel accident hit and run at bay colony. I responded to the area by boat and made contact with the marina security. I obtained the information of both vessels involved. 
I contacted the witness, and obtained a statement. Witness stated that vessel dl 2025 ah pulled away from the dock and struck the lower units of vessel dl 2268 z in slip. Vessel dl 2025 ah left the marina w/o reporting the accident. 
I viewed a video from bay colony security camera which verified the witness statements. 
I looked at the damage to vessel dl 2268 z and noted that the starboard motor skeg was broken and the port motor skeg was bent. 
I contacted the registered owner of vessel dl 2025 ah and learned that owner was operating the vessel at the time of the accident. 
I made contact with owner and made arrangements to meet him on 8-16-14. 
I went to indian river marina and looked at the damage to vessel dl 2025 ah. It had a 6-8 inch long gouge and 2 small chips taken out of the starboard side near the stern. 
I meet with owner on 8-16-14 and went over details of the accident. Owner stated that he did not know he hit the other vessel but would take care of any damage caused by the accident. I learned that owner did not have a safe boaters card. I issued owner a summons for failing to render assistance, (exchange information) and no safe boaters card.


BARDID: DE-2014-0019
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Red Mill Pond
NearestCityorTown: Milton
County: -Other-
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On september 2, 2014 d-1 operator was operating a vessel on red mill pond. D-1 operator was traveling at full throttle and made an abrupt turn to the right causing him to be thrown out of the vessel. The vessel then circled back and struck d-1 operator in the head and right arm causing severe lacerations. D-1 operator was then seen walking from the pond and an ambulance was called. D-1 operator was transported for medical attention. I made contact with d-1 operator at beebe hospital and determined the def to be under the influence. I obtained a blood search warrant and collected d-1 operator''s blood as evidence. I documented all boating equipment and violations. Results from the medical examiners office revealed d-1 operator to be above the legal limit. D-1 operator was arrested on a warrant on september 23, 2014.


BARDID: DE-2014-0020
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Delaware Bay
NearestCityorTown: lewes
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
While on call on September 15, 2014 at approx. 2127hrs., I was contacted by Kent comm in reference to a fishing vessel that was on the rocks at Roosevelt Inlet. I went 10-8 and responded to the area. At approx 2155hrs., Lt. and myself went underway on MP and responded to the scene. Upon going on scene, we found the 42ft recreational fishing vessel, the ELLA Bella on the North side submerged rock jetty. Lt put me aboard the vessel and I started my investigation. I spoke with the captain who advised me that while he was entering the inlet, that he had lost all power both to his motors and to his electronics. He advised that he then started drifting towards the submerged jetty and could not stop the vessel, resulting in it being grounded. Operator1 had a total of 8 people on board including himself. Field Sobriety Test were conducted on Operator1 and it was found that he was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The following week, The Ella Bella was pulled from the water at Lewes Harbour Marina and was found to have some damage to both props and some scrapes to the underside of the vessel. The damage was estimated at over $2000.


BARDID: DE-2014-0021
State: DE
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-11-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: BETHANY BEACH
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was going at a high rate of speed at night with an operator that had no experience behind the helm.    The vessel was just purchased on the same day 11-10-2014  at 1300 hours.  The operator hit the north jetty at indian river inlet on 11-10-2014 at 1838 hours.  The vessel was a total loss - $40,000.00, insured for $50,000.00.  The passenger had facial cuts, broken nose and injuries to the nasal passage.  The vessel radar went out halfway on the trip.  The operator was using a marine map plotting a course to indian river inlet.  All navigational lights were working, pfd''s on board, fire ext. On board and sound device on board.


BARDID: DE-2014-0022
State: DE
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-11-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Delaware Bay
NearestCityorTown: Little Creek, Delaware
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
I contacted Owner/Operator on Monday, 11/10/2014, by telephone in reference to a boat accident that occurred on Saturday, 11/08/2014 at approximately 1530 hrs.
  Operator1 stated that he was heading up the Delaware Bay towards the C and D Canal. As he approached the area off Cross Ledge Lighthouse he realized he was out of the shipping channel. He stated he could observe a Green # 1 Bouy, (Blakes Channel #1), off his Portside Bow and realized that he should be seeing a Green Bouy #29 to be in the channel. He stated he turned the boat counter clockwise to head back towards Cross Ledge Lighthouse and the Green Bouy he could see just off the Lightouse. As he was heading towards the the Green Bouy his boat ran aground. He stated it was not hard aground and he and his two passengers moved to the bow and tried to rock the boat free hoping it would drift off the shoal. As he was on the bow he noticed his bilge pump constantly pumping water. A check of the bilge revealed a substantial amount of water entering near the steering shaft. The Bilge was unable to keep up with the flow and he decided to call the Coast Guard on his V.H.F. Radio. Operator1 stated that several Rescue Boats and a U.S.C.G. Helicopter arrived onscene. None of the responding vessel could get close enough to render assistance due to water depth. The Coast Guard Helo airlifted he and his two passengers and flew them to Wildwood, N.J.


BARDID: DE-2015-0002
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian River Bay
NearestCityorTown: Beach
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While on call on Sunday May 10, 2015, was contacted by kent com in reference to a boat on fire at the Inlet. They advised that everyone was safe and on land and the fire company was on the way. I responded to the area where Ranger was already on scene along with the fire company. The boat was tied up to the courtesy dock at this time but was pulled out of the water at dry stacks shortly thereafter. 

I made contact with the operator of the vessel who advised that he had put his vessel in the water for the first time this season at Sunset marina at approx. 1330 hrs that day. Operator advised he then had an issue with the starboard side impeller and had that fixed before leaving the marina at approx. 1930 hrs to go to Indian River Marina where he keeps his boat for the summer. 

On board the 28'' Albemarle was his two sons. Operator advised that at approx. 2100 he entered the Indian River Inlet and proceeded to the North shore marina. Operator advised that after coming in the marina and coming up on E dock that one of his sons stated that they smelled smoke. Operator stated that at this time the Port side engine alarm started going off stating that it was over heating. Operator advised he could then see smoke coming from the engine hatch. He stated he could then hear a crackling noise and realized that the boat was on fire. Operator then told his sons that they were going to have to jump overboard and swim to the end of E dock which was approx. 25 yards away at this time. All three jumped over board and Operator stayed with his younger son who was wearing his life jacket. All three made it safely back to the dock with no injuries. 

Marina staff did retrieve the boat prior to arrival of fire company where the fire company put out the remaining fire that was not extinguished by the on board fire suppression system. 

Upon examination of the vessel after it was pulled from the water it was clear that the port side inboard motor was the cause of the fire. The port side motor was burned along with some of fiberglass. Pictures were collected.


BARDID: DE-2015-0006
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MARINA
NearestCityorTown: MILLSBORO
County: SUSSEX
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/4/2015 at approx 2130hrs, v-1 was returning to dock at whitehouse beach. While turning the vessel into the slip i was advised by o-1 that the bow of v-1 hit v-2 on the lower unit causing damage to the motor. On 7/5/15 o-1 made contact with v-2 owner and advised him of the incident. The estimated damage to v-2 was $800 and estimated damage to the lower unit on v-2 was $1200.


BARDID: DE-2015-0007
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: BETHANY
County: SUSSEX
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Electrocution
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 2nd, 2015 at approximately 1129 hours I was on patrol of sussex county when i was dispatched by kentcom to a complaint call in regards to a vessel in distress that was located south of the inlet. The call was placed by an occupant who was on the vessel. Caller stated all occupants onboard the vessel were stable, but that the vessel would not start. 

I had another officer who was closer to the scene respond and i started to head towards the inlet as well. 
Upon arriving on seen i made contact with the united states coast guard. I was informed that a vessel named miss ene brought the distressed vessel in about a mile off shore and then the united states coast guard took over the tow and brought the vessel the rest of the way into the north shore marina. 

There were a total of two occupants onboard the vessel, occupant: Caller and operator. 
Caller stated that him and his grandfather (operator) were out fishing when the weather started to turn bad very quickley. Caller was unharmed and was picked up by his mother from north shore marina. 

Operator was taken by ambulance to beebee hospitol to be treated for injuries (diagnosis was struck by lightening). I responed to beebee hospitol to take a statement from operator. 

Operator stated that around 0930 hours he left his boat slip located at pot nets bayside and proceeded to north shore marina to get fuel for his vessel. After fueling his vessel he proceeded to site 10 and was there fishing for about a half hour to forty five minutes until he noticed the weather starting to turn. Operator stated at this time he was about 2 miles offshore/the coast of the inlet when he heard a loud, huge noise and a crash and incredible sound. Operator stated he was than thrown up and down and shook a little bit and when he looked down at his right ankle he saw a black line. At the hospital operator just stated it was sore like a bruise and swelled and discolored. 

Operator stated that when he tried to start his vessel after this occurrence he could not get anything to work. After retrieving operator’s statement i returned to the vessel to take photographs. 

I made contact again with operator on july 3rd, 2015 at which time he stated his motors were completely shot and his gps was also not working at all. 

On july 15th, 2015 i spoke with boat owner/operator who called short''s marine and got a rough estimate of between $33,000 and $34,000 in damages done to the vessel. Both motors were deemed a loss, the gps, and all electrical wiring was as well. There was still more that short''s marine told operator they wanted to look at, but for a rough estimate that was what was given as of 07/15/2015.


BARDID: DE-2015-0010
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Lewes
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday, 07/06/2015 at 1618 hours I received a complaint reference to a water rescue off of Cape Henlopen State Park in the Atlantic Ocean. The reported complaint was a capsized vessel with seven persons on board and one injured occupant.  Officers responded to the vessel accident. The Lewes Fire Department was first on scene and was able to rescue all occupants from the water. They responded over to the Cape May Lewes Ferry Terminal shortly after to assess all injuries. 
 
Once on scene I received information from everyone on board the vessel. There were seven occupants and four were juveniles. The injury which occurred involved one of the juveniles was trapped under the boat when it capsized. Victim and his father responded to Beebee hospital in Lewes where Lt awaited their arrival to receive a statement. Victim''s statement was consistent with the other occupants. The PFD that Victim was wearing was caught under the vessel when it began to capsize. He was able to remove himself from under the vessel and was diagnosed with exhaustion at Beebee hospital. 
 
Operated 1 (O1) stated he operated the vessel pasted the outer wall in the Delaware Bay into the Atlantic Ocean just off of Cape Henlopen State Park when they began to watch dolphins. O1 stated the vessel was underway for just over an hour when he took a wave over the bow and began taking on water. The vessel began to capsize and all PFD''s were readily accessible. Witness who was an occupant on the vessel gave me the same information in his statement. There was no alcohol involved and both units secured the scene until Tow Boat US arrived to upright and tow the vessel back to the Lewes public boat ramp. Myself, O1 and W1 awaited Tow Boat US arrival at the Lewes public boat ramp. At 1730 hours Tow Boat arrived at the Lewes public boat ramp. Photographs were taken of the damage to the vessel. There was no damage to the fiberglass but the batteries were still on when the vessel capsized causing internal damage. The estimated amount of damage is over $2000.


BARDID: DE-2015-0012
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Delaware River
NearestCityorTown: Delaware City
County: New Castle
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, July 19, 2015, at approximately 1042 hours, I received a call from my dispatcher in reference to a boat accident in the Delaware River at the mouth of the C and D Canal. My dispatcher also stated that there was a cabin boat with 6 people onboard, taking on water. I then responded to my patrol boat in Delaware City and was at the scene of the boat accident at approximately 1105 hours. Upon my arrival, Delaware City Fire Department, Port Penn Fire Department, and Goodwill Fire Department were already there and had assured the safety of the vessels and persons on board. 

I then obtained information from the operator of each vessel: owner/operator of 43''5" Sailboat "Amekay," and 1971 owner/operator of 25" Maxum cabin boat NJ5456GF. Operator1, owner/operator of Maxum cabin boat, V-1, was towed by the fire company into shallow water and anchored. Operator2, owner/operator of sail boat, V-2, stated that he wanted to drive back to Summit North Marina to inspect his vessel. Before V-2 headed to Summit North Marina, I asked him what happened. He stated that he was driving east on the C and D Canal, just east of the Reedy Bridge when all of a sudden he hit the cabin boat. He stated several time that he couldn’t believe he just didn’t see the cabin boat. After determining the damage did not affect the V-2s maneuverability, I advised him to head to Summit North Marina and I would meet him there by land to obtain the rest of the information I needed from him. I was unable to see any damage to the sailboat; however, V-2 stated he wanted to make sure there was no damage. 

I then made contact with V-1 again who informed me that he had a tow boat enroute to tow him back to New Jersey, where he launched from. While securing V-1 at its anchor, and waiting for the tow boat, I asked V-1 what happened. He stated that he launched from New Jersey, heading west, and had just entered the mouth of the C and D Canal, east of the Reedy Bridge. He then stated that his engine cut off and he was unable to start it back it; This was the first time he has ever had engine problems while underway on this vessel. He saw that there was a sailboat heading towards him as he was attempting to fix his engine problem. Unable to move out of the path of the sailboat, he and all 5 of the other passengers onboard began screaming, waving their hands, and blowing the horn on the boat, in hopes to get the attention of the sailboat. When the collision occurred, the V-1 had their starboard side facing the sailboat when the sailboat struck the cabin boat with its bow. V-1 stated then at the time on the impact, a lot of water poured into the vessel; however, once the bilge pump turned on, he realized the boat was not taking on water. I was able to see gashes, holes, and scratches in the fiber glass along the entire starboard side of V-1. I obtained all passengers information that was onboard V-1.Once the tow boat arrived to tow V-1 back to New Jersey, I advised that I would be in contact with him to obtain any other information I needed and to give him the information he needed for his insurance company. 

I responded to Summit North Marina to make contact with V-2. Upon my arrival, I asked him what happened again. He stated that he was traveling east about 9 kts, with the current, and he and his wife were looking up the weather. He stated that he was looking at his radar and never saw the cabin vessel on his radar, nor did he see them ahead of him while he was operating the vessel. He didn’t notice the cabin vessel until he was right on top of them and he could hear them yelling. V-2 stated he struck V-1 on their starboard side with V-2s bow. With the sailboat at dock, I was able to see an approximate 8" scratch in the fiberglass on the bow of the vessel, the starboard side anchor wheel, and slight damage to the starboard...


BARDID: DE-2015-0013
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER
NearestCityorTown: OCEANVIEW
County: SUSSEX
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On the above date and time I was dispatched to a boat accident. While enroute to the location the victim was transported to bebe medical center. I contacted afc. to respond to bebe to obtain injury reports and obtain statements. V-1 was seen for facial injuries involving lacerations to the chin, missing teeth and sprain neck. The injuries were obtained by v-1 securing the stern lines and lose of footing stepping back onto the vessel. V-1 then slipped falling face first onto the stern of the vessel (see photos attached). Vessel was not underway and in process of securing to the dock.


BARDID: DE-2015-0014
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHRISTIANA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: WILMINGTON
County: NEW CASTLE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05-05-2015 at approximately 0625 hrs. Operator1 ( in stern ) and Subject1 ( in bow ), Boat 1 , of the Wilmington Rowing Center, were sculling in the Christiana River just above the Walnut St. Br. heading in an up river direction staying to the right side of center. Both persons observed three, 8 person sculls, labeled boat 1, 2 and 3 in diagram, University of Delaware Womens Rowing Club, approaching and could hear directions being given from a Coach''s Vessel, boat 5. One of the sculls was to the left of center heading downriver towards them, Operator1 and Subject1 were both concerned with the speed and direction of the vessel headed directly towards them and discussed their ability to yield and or stop as the 8 person was not stopping or slowing down. As the vessel''s got closer, Operator1 and Subject1 attempted to get attention of scull by yelling but had no effect. Assitant Coach of the U of D team did observe the direction of travel and saw that a collision was possible and did utilize his megaphone in hopes of stopping or redirecting but the coxswain, did not hear the direction nor did she see the other vessel until it was too late. The sculls oars on the port side of the 8 person made contact with the portside oars of Operator1 and Subject1. This contact caused the scull operated by Operator1 and Subject1 to overturn-capsize which led to Operator1 and Subject1 being ejected from their vessel. In the water now, Subject1 was brought onto the U of D Coach''s Launch being operated by Asst. Coach, Operator1 was unable to get into the launch due to extreme shoulder discomfort, Operator1 held onto the Launch boat and was brought over to the WYRA Dock and Wilm. Fire Dept. Marine Unit Personnel pulled Operator1 from the water onto the dock for evaluation. 
Both Operator1 and Subject1 were transported by NCC Paramedics to St. Francis Hospital for evaluation,Subject1 was treated and released with soreness and diagnosed to have no injuries. Operator1 sustained a fractured left clavicle and was admitted and stayed overnight.


BARDID: DE-2015-0016
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: -Other-
NearestCityorTown: DEWEY BEACH
County: SUSSEX
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/12/15 at approx 1418 hours i responded to the area of keybox beach just south of dewey beach regarding a vessel that had went up on the beach. I arrived and was notified by sgt. that all persons onboard were 10-1 onshore. The vessel was on the beach with the bilge pump running. Shortly after tow boat us arrived to remove the vessel from the water and tow back to the dry stacks indian river inlet. During the tow the vessel was monitored and a pump placed to remove the water. When pulled the water was coming through the delaminated section of the fiberglass (see drawing). I was advised by o-1 that they were enroute to o.c. maryland from cape may. About 2 miles out he noticed the engines sounding odd. When he checked the cabin he noticed the water and changed course to shore. There were no injuries and all pob were accounted for. The extent of the damage was the hull fiberglass delaminating and water damage to interior (see photos).


BARDID: DE-2015-0017
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian River
NearestCityorTown: Millsboro
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
I received a call from Cpl. advising me of this accident on Saturday, 8/15/14, at approximately 1800 hrs. He and Officer responded to Beebe Hospital in Lewes Delaware to gather information. Lt. responded to the area to interview the operator of vessel. Lt advised me the Operator left the dock at Pot-Nets Seaside at about 1700 hours with six others on board. They headed for Indian River to go tubing. They arrived in the area of about 1/4 mile south east of White House Beach Development. Operator and Passenger stayed on the boat while two Victims got on a long tube and three passengers got on a flat tube. Operator said he started pulling the tubers around the area at about 15 mph in the channel area when about 1730 hrs. Occupant1, who was sitting in the rear of the boat observing, advised the kids flipped over. It took about 30 seconds to turn around and go back. Occupant1 advised victim1 was floating and not moving. Operator said he and Occupant1 jumped in and flipped victim1 over and he started coughing and spitting up water. Victim2 was alert but said his head hurts. Appears Victims collided when flipping off of long tube. No other injuries reported . Operator drove everyone to shore then to Hospital. I also responded to Pot Nets Seaside and spoke to the Operator confirming information.


BARDID: DE-2015-0019
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lewes Rehoboth Canal
NearestCityorTown: Lewes
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/14/2015 at 0537 hours I received a property damaged boat accident. I was notified at 0600 hours and was informed of a vessel docked in the Lewes Canal that caught fire. Lewes Fire Department had responded and the fire was extinguished. There were no persons on board the vessel at the time the fire occurred and no injuries were reported. It is unknown what caused the fire. The owner was notified and photographs were taken. The estimated amount of property damage is over $5,000.


BARDID: DE-2015-0020
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Broadkill River
NearestCityorTown: Lewes
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday September 7, 2015 at approximately 1445 hours subject launched his 17.5 ft vessel (DL48W) by his self at the Lewes Public Boat Ramp.  After launching his vessel off the trailer, Operator1 tied dock lines from the bow and stern to the floating dock at the boat ramp and boarded his vessel to start the motor to let it idle. Operator1 then exited his vessel and parked his truck and trailer in the parking lot. Once Operator1 returned, he boarded his vessel and place a soda and PFD on board. At this time, Operator1 attempted, but was unable to untie his dock lines due to them becoming tight. Operator1 then exited his vessel and untied the bow line from the dock. Once untied, Operator1 went to step back on the bow platform of his vessel but tripped as he stepped forward. Operator1 then fell forward and landed on the bow platform step down and rolled in to the bottom of his vessel. Concerned citizens that witnessed Operator1 fall came to check on his welfare. Operator1 was conscious and breathing but was unable to get up at first. An ambulance was dispatched for Operator1 but he refused any treatment. 
 
On Tuesday September 8, 2015 Operator1 went to the Dover Family Physicians Office due to some scraps and bruising he had sustained during his fall in his vessel. Dr. who works at the office gave Operator1 some antibiotic cream for the cuts on his right hand.
 


BARDID: DE-2015-0024
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rehoboth Bay
NearestCityorTown: Millsboro
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While on call on September 26, 2015 at approximately 0050hrs was contacted by kent com in reference to a boat fire. I responded to the area where Indian River Fire Company was still on scene extinguishing the fire. I made contact with the owner of the vessel V-1. V1 advised that he was sleeping when he heard a noise coming from behind his residence. V1 advised that he walked to the rear of his residence when he saw that his 2005 16'' Carolina Skiff was fully involved in flames. After the blaze was extinguished, State fire Marshall and myself both looked at the vessel. No foul play was found and the fire Marshall later determined the cause of the fire to be unknown. The State Fire Marshall complaint number is 90-15-041195. The vessel was a complete loss. The vessel was insured.
 


BARDID: DE-2015-0025
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: VINES CREEK - INDIAN RIVER
NearestCityorTown: millville
County: SUSSEX
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating west bound coming from Indian River Bay into Vines Creek . Vessel 1 hit a wake from another vessel causing V1 (sitting in bow of vessel 1) to go air born.  V1 came to rest inside of Vessel 1 complaining about back pain.  V1 was transported to Beebe hospital via ambulance.  V1 was diagnosed with a compression fracture of back.  Released on July 12, 2015 at 0600 hrs from Beebe hospital.


BARDID: DE-2016-0003
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Delaware Bay
NearestCityorTown: Milford
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 16 2016, I was advised by Officer1 of Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife Natural Resource Police, of a boating accident that occurred on May 9, 2016 @ 1130 hours, approximately 4 miles east of Cedar Creek in the Delaware Bay. On May 17, 2016 I contacted Owner1 of Camden, DE who was the owner operator of said vessel and met him at his residence for an interview. Owner1 stated he went underway @ approximately 1015 from Cedar Creek boat ramp and was fishing approximately 1 mile from Cedar Creek at approximately 1100, sea conditions were good.  Owner1 and his Sister, Passenger1, decided to move further east in attempt to fish another spot. Owner1 stated as he was getting his fishing rods ready when the wind and waves increased causing him to take a wave over the stern of said vessel.  Owner1 advised his sister to place her life jacket on due to the amount of water in the boat and his concern for capsizing.  Owner1 stated at this point they had another wave come over the stern causing the vessel’s stern to go completely under water and he and his sister were ejected from the vessel. Both individuals were unable to put their lifejackets on properly but were able to hang on to them as they entered the water.   Owner1 was able to access his personal cell phone and place a 911 call at approximately 1128.  Owner1 and Passenger1 were rescued by a passing commercial waterman and Delaware Bay Launch vessel.  Owner1 and Passenger1 were transported to Cedar Creek boat ramp where emergency personnel were standing by.  Both subjects were transported to Milford Memorial Hospital and treated and released for minor abrasions on arms, bruised ribs and exposure to the cold.  

During my investigation I discovered Owner1 had placed an outboard engine on the vessel that exceeded the manufacture spec rating of 2 horse power.  Owner1 stated he was aware of the maximum horse power rating on the manufacturer spec plate however, he had placed a 9.8 HP Nissan outboard on the vessel because of the electric start option.  I advised Owner1 it was unlawful to operate or place equipment on his vessel that did not fall within the ratings of the Manufacture Specs.  I issued Owner1 a citation for negligent operation, no further investigation required.


BARDID: DE-2016-0004
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Delaware River
NearestCityorTown: Augustine Beach
County: New Castle
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday, May 6, 2016, at approximately 2122 hours, I was contacted by Kent Comm in reference to a boat accident in the Delaware River in the area of Augustine Beach/Salem Power Plant. Kent Comm advised that three subjects and one K-9 were underway making way, on board a vessel, and hit the submerged jetty. They also advised that the subjects were wearing life jackets and had a spot light. At approximately 2131 hours, I responded to the area. I contacted Sgt. who stated that he would respond by boat at search for the subjects. I arrived at the Augustine Beach Boat Ramp at approximately 2152 hours to attempt to locate the spotlight and to assist fireboard. 

At approximately 2210 hours, I was advised by fireboard that all three subjects and the K-9 were rescued and refusing medical treatment; no injuries. Once the Delaware City Fire Boat arrived at the Augustine Beach Boat Ramp and dropped off the three subjects, I obtained identification from them and asked them if they needed medical attention. They stated that they felt fine, had no injuries and did not want medical attention. 

A few minutes later, Sgt. arrived and I advised him that I suspected alcohol was involved. We separated the 3 subjects and I interviewed Operator. While Operator was explaining what happened, I did not smell the odor of alcohol on his breath and he did not display any signs of being impaired. Operator stated that the boat was Occupant1''s; Occupant1 drove the boat out to 2 can (the red can at the south end of the sunken Reedy Jetty) to go striper fishing. While they were striper fishing, Occupant1 drank alcohol and did not feel that he was able to safely operate the boat back to the Delaware City Boat Ramp where they launched the vessel from. 

Operator said that he drove the boat back; Occupant1 was advising him where to go since Operator was not familiar with the area. Operator stated that while driving back from where they were fishing, there were large tug boats in the channel. He drove on the outside of the jetty but not directly in the channel because he was trying to avoid the tug boats. Operator said that Occupant2 saw a marker that said “Danger Submerged Jetty” and Occupant1 told Operator to turn right. 

Operator stated that he looked down at the depth and it read 17 feet. As soon as he turned right, he hit something solid. Operator stated that he was between a ½ and ¾ throttle; approximately 20-25 knots. When he hit what they assumed was the jetty, Operator tried to back off of it and that''s when water started pouring into the boat. Operator said at that time, the grabbed life jackets the blow up raft and any personal belongings they could as the boat started to sink. They got the raft to inflate and they used it to stay afloat. While this was going on, Occupant1 contacted his Father and stated they needed help. Operator stated that they stayed on the raft until they were picked up. 

Fireboard advised that the 3 subjects and the K-9 were picked up outside of the wall, about a ¼ north of the Augustine Boat Ramp. 

I asked Occupant2 what happened and he gave the same explanation that Operator did. I asked Occupant2 if Occupant1 was the one driving since it was his boat and Occupant2 stated that Occupant1 was not driving; That subject did not want to drive because he drank too many beers. 

I issued Operator 2 citations; one for negligent operation and the other for no boater safety card.
Occupant1 stated that he and his family would look for the vessel the next day. They had no luck …


BARDID: DE-2016-0005
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BRANCH CANAL
NearestCityorTown: DELAWARE CITY
County: NEW CASTLE COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
I cpl. was notified of a boating accident, involving the delaware city fire company and docked vessels in the delaware city marina in the branch canal.  Upon arrival, i was informed that there were two docked vessels struck by the fire company''s fire/rescue vessel with no injuries. I inspected the first docked vessel along with the owner on the vessel named migrator. 

He stated there is no damage to his vessel. I gathered his information and he left the area.  I checked the second vessel named dead reckoning. I found the gel coat was gouged in a couple of places on the starboard side, the rub rail was damaged along with the starboard navigation light which was broken, and the cleat was damaged.  The owner is currently in florida. The marina manager was on scene.  The fire/rescue boat was inspected and found to have damage to the rear dive platform, the manifold for fire suppression, the control station and safety railing on the starboard side of the vessel.

The operator identified was being trained to become a fire/rescue vessel operator.  Teacher instructed the operator to first dock at the state of delaware public floating dock.  He was then instructed to maneuver away from the floating dock and back the fire/rescue vessel east towards the delaware river.  He was moving the same direction as the tide was going.  

He was turned by the tide and pushed in the direction of the docked vessel migrator.  The fire/rescue vessel struck migrator with the fire/rescue dive platform on the starboard transom.  The fire/rescue operator panicked and immediately over throttled the fire/rescue vessel away from the docked migrator.  He then struck the starboard side of the second docked vessel with the starboard side of the fire/rescue vessel identified as dead reckoning causing significant damage to the docked vessel as well as the fire/rescue vessel.


BARDID: DE-2016-0006
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian River Marina
NearestCityorTown: Rehoboth
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On Thursday May 26th 2016 at 1915 hours I responded to a boat accident that had taken place in the Indian River Marina. When I arrived on seen I made contact with the operator of vessel Rusty Reel which was moored at Hook''em and Cook''em in the marina. 

The operator and owner of vessel Rusty Reel explained to me that he was returning from a fishing trip offshore and was taking the fish he had onboard to the cleaning station at Hook''em and Cook''em. 

Operator stated that his starboard engine was not working properly while he was making his way to the dock when an unknown center console boat pulled out from a slip causing him to stop his speed. The wind was blowing approx. ten MPH out of the south with set his vessel to the north causing his vessel to make contact with vessel Running Tide which was moored at the dock in slip A-5. 

Operator showed me that the out rigger on his vessel''s port side made contact with vessel Running Tide''s anchor causing it to scratch and bend backwards. 

He estimated the damage to be $500.00. Cpl. who was on scene gave me the information to vessel Running Tide. I contacted the owner and explained to him the accident. 

Owner advised me that he would come to the marina to check on the damage. I then had Operator give me a written statement of what happened (see attachments). When Owner arrived I went through the damage on his boat which consisted of the fortress anchor and the anchor roller on the bow of his vessel. He estimated the damage to be $3500. I then gave Owner my business card with the complaint number for the accident and cleared the scene.


BARDID: DE-2016-0007
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CandD CANAL
NearestCityorTown: BEAR
County: New Castle
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
MOTOR VESSEL "ONE LOVE" A 53'' CARVER WAS TRAVELING WEST IN THE CHESAPEAKE and DELAWARE (candd) CANAL FROM SUMMIT NORTH MARINA TO BALTIMORE.  VESSEL WAS CRUISING AT APPROXIMATELY 25MPH TRAVELING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE candd CANAL RUNNING PARALLEL TO THE SHORE LINE.  VESSEL OPERATOR ADVISED THAT HE WAS STANDING AT THE HELM SPEAKING ON HIS MARINE RADIO TO THE VESSEL FOLLOWING BEHIND.  

OPERATOR ADVISED HE WAS NOT HOLDING THE WHEEL AT THE HELM.  VESSEL WAS OPERATED CLOSE TO THE LOOSE STONE RIP-RAP SHORELINE. THE STARBOARD PROP STRUCK AND BECAME STUCK INTO THE SUBMERGED ROCKS, CAUSING THE DRIVE SHAFT AND TRANSMISSION GEARS TO BE RIPPED THROUGH THE HULL.  THIS CAUSED THE VESSEL TO HEAL HARD STARBOARD AND RUN FURTHER UP ONTO THE ROCKS COMING TO REST APPROXIMATELY TEN YARDS WEST OF THE SHAFT.  

VESSEL CRASH DUE TO MANUEVERING THE VESSEL TOO CLOSE TO THE ROCKS.  VESSEL BEGAN TAKING ON WATER CAUSING IT TO SINK AND COME TO REST ON THE RIP-RAP SHORELINE.  NO  INJURIES, VESSEL OPERATOR CITED FOR INATTENTIVE OPERATION AND UNREGISTERED VESSEL (DOCUMENTATION EXPIRED).


BARDID: DE-2016-0009
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian River Inlet
NearestCityorTown: Bethany Beach
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 10, 2016 at approximately 0928 I received notification from KENTCOM of a 10-10 PD at North Shore Marina at the floating dock with a seasonal park ranger standing by. 

I went 10-2 via MP-N to see V1 (DL4114AH)(striking vessel),a 26''6" catamaran type vessel named "Maltilda" moored on the North side of the second floating dock with two subjects onboard and V2 (DL2908AH) (struck vessel), a Regulator center console vessel with an engine cowling off the outboard and on the deck, moored in front of V1. The port bow of V1 had a small scuff and the cowling of V2 had been cracked through. 

I made contact with the owner of V1, and he stated his port bow struck and cracked the starboard engine cowling of V2''s starboard outboard engine. The operator stated that as he was leaving the dock the wind pushed his bow into V2''s engine and he put his vessel into reverse and moored back up. 

The estimated damage was $2,000 to V2''s starboard engine cowling.


BARDID: DE-2016-0010
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DELAWARE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: NEWCASTLE
County: NEW CASTLE COUNTY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On june 5, 2016 at approximately 1730 hours, east of the city of newcastle, delaware a sailboat borrowed by a member of the newcastle sailing club and a passenger were sailing in the delaware river. They were east of the city of newcastle  between ice breakers and the shipping channel.  

A significant amount of wind associated with a line of thunderstorms hit the newcastle area.  The crew reduced sail by reefing the mainsail and were watching the storm.  Wind gusts of up to 50 mph hit the sailboat and caused it to capsize and then turn upside down in the river.  The persons on board were rescued by the goodwill fire company of newcastle delaware.


BARDID: DE-2016-0011
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Assawoman Bay
NearestCityorTown: Fenwick Island
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: struck by falling bridge
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: bridge maintenance
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 7, 2016 received a call from the operators of Top Gun Watersports advising that an accident on one of their jet- ski rentals had just occurred. I responded to the area where I was meant by the owner. I was advised that V-1 had rented one of the jet-ski''s and was involved in an accident. I made contact with V-1 who advised that after leaving Sharks Cove Marina that she had started south down the Fenwick canal. Upon going under the Fenwick bridg, her vessel was struck by a large chunk of concrete approximately 4 foot by 6 inches that came from the underside of the bridge. The piece of concrete struck the front of the vessel, where the concrete broke into pieces, one of which struck her right foot. The damage to the vessel ranged on the hood of the front jet ski hatch and down both sides.V-1 did report the accident to Top Gun staff but then proceeded out into the Big Assawoman Bay to keep riding. V-1 did deny any medical attention numerous times but did take an ice pack from Top Gun. I contacted Del-dot who did send out numerous work crews to inspect the bridge. The state is self-insured if insurance info should be needed for this case.


BARDID: DE-2016-0012
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Assawoman Bay
NearestCityorTown: Fenwick Island
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 11, 2016 was contacted by sharks cove marina advising that the Parasail boat that he runs had been hit by another vessel. I responded to the marina. The bow of his vessel had been struck by a pontoon boat just below the bow eye and had knocked through the gel coat and to the fiberglass. 

The operator of the pontoon vessel advised that he had just finished fueling his vessel at the next dock over and upon untying, was blown into the vessel and struck it, causing the damage. Operator2 advised that he struck the bow of the parasail vessel with the Port side bow of his vessel. There was no damage to his vessel. Operator2 did not have insurance on his vessel. I collected information from both parties along with pictures. Upon talking to the owner of the company approximately a week later, he advised that the estimate to have the vessel fixed was a$2500.


BARDID: DE-2016-0014
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big Assawoman Bay
NearestCityorTown: Fenwick Island
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While on patrol on July 16, 2016 was dispatched to a water rescue on Assawoman Bay. The RP advised they could hear someone yelling help and S.O.S on the water in the area of Cape Windsor. Roxana Vol. Fire Co. was also alerted and responded. Upon going on scene Roxana witnessed D-1 being pulled from his 23 foot cuddy cabin may craft boat that was capsized. 

Roxana advised that a good Samaritan pontoon boat was pulling him off of his capsized vessel. Roxana Fire Co. then transferred D-1 Operator onto their vessel where they took him back to shore to be checked by the ambulance. Lt. meant the ambulance on the land side while I proceeded to MP Delta. I went underway on MP Delta where I responded around to the area of the capsized vessel. The exact location of the vessel was 38 degrees 27''.309N/075 degrees 04''.824W.The vessel was located approximately 100 yards off the marsh just west of Cape Windsor Development. The boat was capsized upon my arrival. It did not appear to be leaking any fuel. The EPO''s were called in reference to the capsized vessel but due to no discharge from the vessel, they did not respond. I did notice where the bottom paint was missing on the starboard side at the stern and along the area of where the bottom meets the gunnel.  I did then contact Tow Boat U.S who advised that they would upright the vessel first thing in the morning. The coast guard was notified to put out a notice to mariners and the vessel was left in the bay for the evening.

On the next morning, I meant D-1 Operator along with Tow Boat U.S at the boat ramp located next to Smitty Magee''s in Fenwick. D-1 Operator advised that he had been moving at a slow pace attempting to find Treasure Beach when he started to feel the bottom. D-1 Operator advised that he then started to back up once again at a slow pace and the boat just rolled over and capsized. D-1 Operator was on the opposite side of the bay from Treasure Beach and was nowhere near the area of Treasure Beach.

Upon looking closer at the vessel it was once again noted that there was fresh paint missing on the bottom paint on the Starboard side. In completing my investigation, I believe that D-1 Operator was moving along at a cruising speed, and upon seeing the marsh off of Cape Windsor steered the boat hard right digging into the shallow bottom and capsizing the vessel.

D-1 Operator was charged with OUI, Negligent Operations, and Failure to maintain a proper lookout.


BARDID: DE-2016-0015
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Delaware River
NearestCityorTown: Delaware City
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 29th at approximately 1745hrs a vessel (Fed Doc xxxxxxx) operated by OP (W/M) was traveling from Cape May New Jersey to his home port of Still Pond Maryland with his wife V1 (W/F).  The vessel was utilizing its 15 horse power outboard tiller motor traveling at approximately 7.5 knots.  OP was standing in the rear of the vessel operating the tiller motor while V1 was sitting in the galley providing navigational aid to OP via an IPad.  The vessel was traveling from the Delaware Bay to the Delaware River in the shipping channel, OP then saw a dark cloud to the North.  At this time OP turned the vessel to the SE to avoid the potential storm leaving the shipping channel.   The last depth reading that OP observed was 23 foot of water.  OP then stated he did not observe any obstructions in the water but the vessel struck an object causing the vessel to stop abruptly.  The impact caused OP to fall down into the galley of the vessel landing on V1 causing them to both fall to the ground.  OP noticed a small amount of water coming in the back of the vessel but was able to navigate back to the shipping channel and continued heading North.  As they approached the entrance of the C and D canal OP became concerned with the amount of water entering the boat.  OP began to experience more pain as a result of the accident.  At this time OP called mayday over his VHF radio, emergency services responded to the scene.  Delaware City Fire Company transported OP and V1 back to the shore in Delaware City ambulance and transported to Delaware Medical Center in Middletown Delaware for their abrasions and bruises.  OP and V1 were seen by a Dr.#1 and subsequently released without further treatment.  
The vessel was towed to Delaware City Marina by Boat Us, where it was pulled from the water to evaluate the damages.   The dagger board of the vessel was cracked in half and missing a large portion from the bottom.  The dagger board was no longer able to be moved up and down freely within the hull of the vessel.  The original damage estimate given by the Delaware City marina staff is approximately $20,000.00 USD.  OP stated that the vessel is being transported to Hartge Yacht Marina which is located at 4883 Church Lane Galesvills, MD 20765 for repairs.  We determined that there was no operator at fault for this accident.  There were no violations detected.  The operator was not issued any summons.


BARDID: DE-2016-0016
State: DE
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CandD Canal
NearestCityorTown: St. Georges
County: New Castle
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/8/2016, at approximately 1339 hours, I was dispatched to a 36'' sail boat engulfed in flames on the North Shore of the CandD Canal. The Vessel, a sailboat, was traveling Westbound down the CandD Canal. 

Owner of the Vessel stated that at approximately 1309 hours he was in the gally when he heard a loud popping sound coming from the engine compartment. Operator looked in the engine compartment and saw red fluid leaking from what appeared to be the transmission, then the fluid ignited in flames. 

Operator grabbed the fire extinguisher and tried to suppress the flames but was unsuccessful. He then realized he could not extinguish the flames so he grabbed a type IV throwable and a Personal Floatation Device and abandoned ship with the operator of the vessel and first mate. The vessel came to its final resting place on the North shoreline rocks of the CandD Canal. Both occupants were not injured. On 8/10/16 the vessel was removed from the waterway and destroyed.


BARDID: DE-2016-0019
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Delaware River
NearestCityorTown: Port Penn
County: New Castle
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 08, 2016, operator was operating his federally registered vessel named "Ghost Rider" south bound in the Delaware River. He began maneuvering his vessel towards the western coast of the Delaware River just south of the Augustine Wildlife Area Boat Ramp in order to find a place to anchor his vessel for the night. 

After turning westbound, he observed two navigational markers and decided to traverse between them. Upon traversing between them, he realized the navigational markers were there to mark a submerged jetty. He then heard a loud crunching sound and the vessel came to a complete stop on top of the submerged jetty. The operator was unable to get his vessel off of the Jetty and called for assistance from tow boat. Upon Tow boat retrieving the vessel from the jetty, the vessel sank in the Delaware River.


BARDID: DE-2016-0021
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER BAY
NearestCityorTown: LONGNECK
County: SUSSEX
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday, August 12, 2016 Operator1 W/M  was operating his PWC on the Indian River Bay just off of Paradise Grille. Operator1's cousin Passenger1 W/F was the occupant on back of the PWC. Operator1 was operating his PWC below a slow no wake speed when a wave caused by the weather conditions caused his PWC to roll over. Passenger1's foot got caught on the side of the PWC and Operator1 fell on top of Passenger1's leg causing injury to her ankle. Operator1 and Passenger1 got back onto the PWC and returned to shore. Passenger1 was transported to Bebee Hospital for her injury. No charges were issued.


BARDID: DE-2016-0022
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHESAPEAKE AND DELAWARE CANAL
NearestCityorTown: MIDDLETOWN
County: NEW CASTLE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Writer were in summit north marina on 08/24/16 when an unknown person asked if we had seen the sail boat on the perimeter dock that had struck the railroad bridge in the canal yesterday(08/23/16).  Writer both stated no we had not.  Upon further investigation it was determined that in fact a large sail boat had struck the center of the norfolk southern rail road bridge.  No damage to the rail road bridge was noted.

Writer contacted the rail road staff that operates the bridge and they advised they did have a sail boat strike the bridge in the down position on the above date. They stated they tried to warn the sail boat operator on the marine radio and also blew the emergency siren on the rail road bridge.  The operator of the sail boat ignored or did not hear the rail road personnel.  The sail boat continued west striking the rail road bridge structure.  No damage to the bridge.  

Writer was able to contact the insurance adjuster who was at the marina and he provided information about the sail boat and owner.  

Writer was able to finally contact the owner operator of the sail boat.  He stated the reason he ran into the rail road bridge was because it was such a beautiful day of sailing and as they were transiting the chesapeake and delaware canal the rail road bridge was in the down position.  A train was travelling over the bridge and they were mezmerized by the sight and ran directly into center of the bridge causing severe damage to the mast and sails of his sail boat.  No injuries were reported.  He continued to summit north marina and called his insurance company.


BARDID: DE-2016-0023
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DELAWARE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: -Other-
County: NEW CASTLE COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Writer was contacted by uscg from philadelphia on 082416 at approximately 1045 hours.  They were reporting a boating accident that occurred on 082316 at 2253 hours.  They provided information that the occupant on a houseboat named n2narcosis was being towed by the shamrock towing.  

The houseboat was hit by an extremely large wake causing the passenger to be ejected overboard into the delaware river. they advised the subject was recovered by the shamrock towing company within a few minutes.  They advised the subject was injured and was taken to the local emergency room for treatment and released.

Upon contacting the injured party he also advised he had an undetermined amount of damage to his vessel in a broken sliding glass doors and water damage to the interior of his (n2narcosis) vessel.  

The only vessel in the area was a tug boat on the ais system identified as "cape cod" travelling south in the delaware river near the salem nuclear power plant at 15 knots. This may or may not have been to only vessel operating in the area at the time of the incident.

I received a follow up phonecall from the owner,s wife on 09/16/16 and she provided additional information about the damage done to their vessel.  They estimate $22,300.00 damage to the interior and exterior of the catamaran house boat.


BARDID: DE-2016-0024
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cedar Creek
NearestCityorTown: Milford
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 11th at approximate 1545 hours I witnessed operator operating his vessel on Cedar Creek River with two occupants on board.  Operator left the Cedar Creek boat ramp and began to travel north on the Cedar Creek River. While travelling North on the river I witnessed Operator accelerate his vessel above Slow No Wake seed, at which time he ran aground  a mud flat approximately a half a mile North of the boat ramp in a posted Slow No Wake Zone located on the mud flat.  I then witnessed Operator back off of the mud flat and continue north into the Mispillion jetty.  Approximately 5 minutes later I witnessed white smoke towards the end of the Mispillion jetty moving South bound toward Cedar Creek River.  I then witnessed Operator operating his vessel heading South on Cedar Creek with white smoke coming from the stern of his vessel. 

While Operator was heading South on Cedar Creek he ran aground on the mud flat again located a half mile North of Cedar Creek Boat Ramp. When Operator struck the mud flat the smoke changed white to black smoke and Operator and the other occupants exited the boat into the river.  At this time, Cpl. and I boarded patrol vessel MP Echo in Cedar Creek and began to respond towards Operator''s vessel.  While in route to Operator''s vessel, there was a good samaritan vessel approaching heading South on Cedar Creek.  Good sam was returning from fishing, and had stopped and allowed Operator and the other passengers to board his vessel.  We then confirmed that the fire was out on Operator''s vessel, and meet them at Cedar Creek boat ramp for an interview. 

 Operator stated that he was unfamiliar with the area and ran aground on a mud flat located half mile north of the boat ramp. He then stated after running aground on the mud flat he backed off of it and continued to travel North bound and into the Mispillion jetty. Operator stated that when he reached the end of the jetty his motor began to smoke, and he turned around and started to head back to Cedar Creek boat ramp. While heading back he stated that he ran aground the mud flat again located a half mile North of the Cedar Creek boat ramp. Operator stated that after hitting the mud flat the second time he witnessed a flame coming from the stern of his vessel and he and the passengers exited his vessel into the river and then boarded Good sam''s vessel.  During the interview Slaughter Beach Fire Company arrived to Cedar Creek boat ramp and launched their vessel to assist.  Slaughter Beach Fire Company then towed Operator''s vessel off of the mud flat to Cedar Creek boat ramp for damage assessment.  Through assessment the fire was contained in the engine compartment and was extinguished by an inboard Halon System. 

 Through my investigation I determined the cause of the accident was from Operator operating his vessel above a slow no wake speed in a slow no wake zone that he was unfamiliar with, which caused him to run aground and the motor to catch fire. 

Pending charges for Slow No Wake Violation.


BARDID: DE-2016-0025
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:24:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian River Bay
NearestCityorTown: Long Neck
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On the above date and time Vessel 1 (DL 1491 U -  1998 -Pontoon boat) was heading out of Paradise Grill into Indian River Bay at a slow no wake speed with three people on board.  Vessel 2 (2013'' Seadoo PWC - PA 1207 DM) was heading back to Paridise Grill from Indian River Bay when Vessel 2 made contact with Vessel 1 head on.  

Vessel 2 was going at a high rate speed entering the channel to Pot-Nets Bayside. Vessel 2 was trying to make a right turn between two entrance cans (one can marked red other can marked green) entering Pot Nets Bayside near Paradise Grill.  Vessel 1 was on the right side while Vessel 2 made a wide turn hitting Vessel 1 head on causing the operator of Vessel 2 to be ejected.  

The Operator of Vessel2 was pronounced dead at the scene by Emergency Personnel.


BARDID: DE-2016-0027
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-04 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lewes Rehoboth Canal
NearestCityorTown: Lewes
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 4, 2016 I was stopped by vessel owner stating he wanted to report a late boat accident. Owner showed me where is propeller was hit and a small chip was in it. Also the propeller shaft looked like it was bent as well. He said he had no idea how it had happened because the last time he was down to his boat was August 7th so there was no suspect information. 

I took Owner''s information and informed him to let me know the price of the damage. I did not hear from Owner until September 26th stating that he took his vessel to Shorts Marine in Longneck and the estimated price was $2,064.00 and stated that he did not need a copy of the report. I informed that if he did need one that we would have one. I believe this accident to be a hit and run with apparent damage to Owner''s vessel and no known suspect, vessel or witnesses to the collision.


BARDID: DE-2016-0028
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Delaware River
NearestCityorTown: Port Penn
County: New Castle
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/13/2016 at 0930 hours, vessel the Balera struck submerged rocks at the Reedy Island Dike. The Balera was motoring south of the Reedy Island Dike and struck the submerged rocks just passed the red can which marks the end of the Dike. Operator stated that he did not see the rocks on the river chart. 

Further investigation reveals that the operator was following the range light on the outside of the shipping channel. Operator then continued to follow the range light to shore instead of turning onto the Baker range. The impact on the rocks caused significant damage to the keel of the vessel. The operator was not injured and was wearing a Personal Floatation Device.


BARDID: DE-2016-0029
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CandD Canal
NearestCityorTown: Delaware City
County: New Castle
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On the above date and time, Operator struck an electrical pylon while operating his vessel in the CandD Canal. Operator was traveling East near the Southern shoreline of the CandD Canal. Upon impact with the pylon operator realized that his vessel was taking on water and started traveling North towards the Delaware City Branch Canal. When operator reached the Northern shoreline of the CandD Canal he beached his vessel and dropped the anchor. The vessel continued to take on water and was eventually capsized due to the wake of passing vessels. No injuries were sustained, no further information.


BARDID: DE-2016-0030
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-10-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Delaware River
NearestCityorTown: Port Penn
County: New Castle
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 22, 2016 at approximately 0930 hours, the vessel named the Kenmara struck the Reedy Island Dike. The vessel was cruising south from its anchorage point between Augustine Beach and Reedy Island. The vessel was following a course back to the shipping channel. The operator powered down to as slow as they could go to cut across to the shipping channel. The vessel then struck the Reedy Island Dike. 

The operator then backed off in reverse and the current pushed the vessel back into the Dike. The vessel immediately began taking on water. The operator then made a vessel in distress call. The Delaware City fire company and Port Penn fire company responded shortly thereafter to pump out the flooding vessel. Then both fire companies towed the vessel into the Delaware City Marina where it was removed from the water. There were no injuries involved in the accident.


BARDID: DE-2016-0031
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-10-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Delawre River
NearestCityorTown: New Castle
County: New Castle
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On the above date and time, Operator was operating a 19'' Flying Scot Sailboat in the Delaware River off the coast of New Castle City. The vessel belonged to the New Castle Sailing Club and was identified by the number FS5223. While cruising the sailboat was hit by a strong gust of wind which capsized the vessel. The vessel began taking on water in the cockpit area. Operator and Passenger entered the water and secured themselves to the boat until it completely capsized. They were rescued shortly after by Goodwill Fire Company and brought to shore. The vessel was recovered by Goodwill Fire Company as well. No injuries were sustained, no further information.


BARDID: DE-2017-0001
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-01-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Haven Lake
NearestCityorTown: Milford
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On January 20th 2017 at approximately 1145 a vessel (DL7388AK) was on Haven Lake in Milford Delaware.  The vessel was utilizing an electric outboard tiller motor while O1 was pleasure cruising around the lake.  

O1 reached back to adjust his direction of travel on the motor.  When O1 did so, he fell back into the Port side of the stern of the vessel.  When O1 did so, it caused the stern to dip below the level of the water causing the vessel to take on water.  

The vessel rapidly filled with water.  Before the vessel completely submerged O1 exited the vessel.  At this time O1 was not wearing a PFD and stated that he was unable to get it on while in the water.  O1 used the PFD onboard to provide floatation.  O1 stated that he was in the water for approximately 15 minutes before he began to call for help.  

At approximately 1204 hours W1 heard O1''s calls for help and called 911.  W1 took a kayak and paddled out to O1 to provide assistance.  O1 was able to hold onto W1''s kayak until further assistance arrived.  Fish and Wildlife Agents arrived on scene at approximately 1215 hours and assisted in the recovery of O1 and his vessel.  The Carlisle Fire Company arrived on scene at approximately 1220 hours and launched a rescue vessel.  At 1227 hours O1 was out of the water and being looked at by Emergency Medical Personnel.  O1 was transported to Milford Memorial Hospital by ambulance. 

 O1 was treated for hypothermia and released the following day.  O1''s vessel was recovered by Fish and Wildlife Agents at approximately 1254 hours.  The vessel sustained no damage.


BARDID: DE-2017-0002
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian River Inlet
NearestCityorTown: Rehoboth
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 27th 2017 operator was operating his 20 ft vessel westbound in the Indian River Inlet. Operator, was making approx. 8 knots (plowing) when his vessel came into contact with IR buoy #11 which is a green can. The vessel contacted the buoy with the port bow. Upon contacting Operator, I could see the damage to the chine on the port side of the bow on his vessel. Operator explained to me that only he and one other person were onboard at the time of the accident and that there were no injuries. Operator explained to me that there was no other visible damage to the boat at that time and the boat was not taking on water. Operator advised me that he could not see the buoy because the current was pulling it under the surface. On May 28th 2017 Operator advised me that his GPS was no longer working and thought it to be a result of the accident.


BARDID: DE-2017-0004
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:51:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Delaware River
NearestCityorTown: Pennsgrove New Jersey
County: New Castle County
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Overloading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday May 14,2017 Writer responded to Delaware River off shoreline in ref to report of capsized vessel with one victim recovered and one person missing in the water.  On arrival Writer spoke with property owner and Aunt to Missing boater. Subject advised that Victim and Subject2 had put departed from her back yard to place crab pots in the River.  While in the back yard she heard Subject2 yelling from the water.  She and her niece observed that the open jon boat had capsized and saw Victim on top of the capsized vessel then get off and swim in the direction of Subject2 who was swimming towards shore.  Subject ran in the house to call and 911 and directed Niece to keep visual on Victim as Subject2 was almost to shore.  When Subject came back outside Niece advised that she observed Victim go under the water and not reappear.  Writer had Niece estimate where she had seen victim go under and a buoy was placed for divers as a reference.
  Rescue vessel''s and diver''s conducted search of area until 1905 hrs. with no success of locating Victim.  At 2156 hrs on this date a recovery was made of the body of Victim.
  Passenger in vessel Subject2 was interviewed at the hospital and advised he and Victim had placed 4 crab pots 200 yds off shore. They had returned to shore and picked up 4 more full size and 1 qtr sized pot.  They had gotten to previous line of pots and water conditions turned horrendous.  Victim turned the vessel back towards shore and shortly after a wave came over the stern flooding the boat and then immediately capsized.  Subject2 swam to towards shore, Victim got on top of hull.  Subject2 began to go under and called for help.  Victim exited off boat and swam in his direction and that was last Subject2 seen.  He made it to shore, did not see Victim and then passed out from exhaustion and hypothermia.  Was diagnosed at Hospital with hypothermia and kidney failure. Subject2 was discharged on 5/15/17 and kidney''s function greatly improved.
  At the time of the capsizing the persons were in a jonboat 11''6" x 3''10" with a gunnel height of 14" with a 2.5 yamaha outboard motor.  The occupants each weighed 200 lbs., there were 4 full size crab pots and 1/4 size pot weighing approx. 100 lbs. and an unk amount of water in the bilge. The weather conditions recorded at Greater Wilm. Airport on Sun. at 1351 hrs. were air temp 71, Winds W at 17 mph gusting to 25 relative humidity 51% and cloudy.  Sea conditions were 62 degrees, waves 1''.5"- 2''.5".
  Writer used GPS on MP-Bravo and recorded the following coordinates in relation to the accident scene. Writer also used issued Bushnell Sport 600 Range Finder to determine said distances. 1. Crab Pots placed prior to capsize, 39 43.753 x -75 28.556 247 yds to bulkhead. 2. capsize, 39 43.753 x 75 28.628 176 yds to bulkhead. 3. Last seen swimming, 39 43.759 x -75 28.556 72 yds to bulkhead. 4. Body recovery, on private concrete boat ramp from location last seen swimming.
 With the weather, sea and vessel size as well as over loading these conditions were factors for the capsizing.  There were no PFD''s worn or on the vessel and there was no record in NJ Marine Police of Victim recorded of taking a boating safety class.  The Medical Examiner in De. gave a preliminary cause of death due to Terminal submersion in cold water.  He had also experienced a heart attack 2-3 yrs prior.
  On MondayJune 19, 2017 Writer did receive Official Report from the Division of Forensic Science in reference to the death of Victim.  Dr. conducted the autopsy and determined the cause of death was Terminial Submersion in Cold Water / Drowning.


BARDID: DE-2017-0005
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Delaware River
NearestCityorTown: Townsend
County: New Castle
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The Captain of the Vessel "Carina" stated that the vessel anchored the night of 5/14/2017 behind reedy island, then at around 0930 they were departing and heading south back to the shipping channel. 

Operator stated that within 20 minutes of putting the sails up to get on course, the boat while on autopilot, turned enough for the boat to Jybe. Operator stated that the occupant was coiling ropes at the stern as the boat Jybed and the Boom swung and hit the occupant in the head and he fell "like a sack of potatoes", rendering the occupant unconscious for approximately three minutes. Operator stated that they then immediately called for help over Channel 16 on the marine radio.


BARDID: DE-2017-0006
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Assawoman Bay
NearestCityorTown: Selbyville
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Sudden medical condition
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On the above date and time (O1) was returning from recreational fishing and enroute to the dock. Occupant had a heart attack while docking. Occupant involuntarily fell into the water. Occupant was transported and admitted to the local hospital.


BARDID: DE-2017-0007
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CandD Canal
NearestCityorTown: Middletown
County: New Castle
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
I arrived on scene of a Personal Watercraft Accident. Witness stated that his friend Victim hit the wake of an oncoming vessel at a high rate of speed at about 70 km and go some air and he flew off of the PWC and landed in the water. He stated that Victim hit the water so hard that his life jacket came up over his head and dislocated his shoulder. 

The victim said that he hit the wake at an unknown speed and didn’t''t anticipate how big the wake was. As he hit the wake he flew off of the PWC and hit the water, as he hit the water his life jacket came up over his head dislocating his shoulder. His kill switch on the PWC was attached and the PWC shut off immediately after his ejection. Victim sustained a dislocated left shoulder and a fractured right ankle.


BARDID: DE-2017-0008
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DELAWARE BAY
NearestCityorTown: SLAUGHTER BEACH
County: SUSSEX COUNTY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Vessel destruction
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
EquipmentFailure: Sail dismasting
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On Thursday, June 15, 2017, I was notified by Dispatch of a boating accident in the Delaware Bay off Slaughter Beach. Contacted RP and boat owner and he stated his sail boat had demasted and lost his gib. He was the only occupant and had no injuries and was not taking on water. 
Subject was at anchor but wanted a tow. I contacted Tow Boat US out of Lewes and started towards Cedar Creek where he launched from. Tow Boat US called back stating Subject was going to operate the vessel in by the auxiliary motor. I stood by and made contact with Subject when he arrived at Cedar Creek. 
He stated that there was a malfunction at the point where the gib is secured to the bow. The gib fell into the water which caused the mast to fall over onto the vessel. Subject stated that this all happened right after he was under full sail. several electronics were damaged due to demasting which caused his VHF to malfunction and he also did no have power steering. Subject estimated at least $3,000 worth of damage. He had no injuries and photographs were taken.


BARDID: DE-2017-0009
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: REHOBOTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: DEWEY BEACH
County: SUSSEX
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 7/4/2017 AT APPROX 1452 HRS I RESPONDED TO REHOBOTH BAY BEHIND THE RUSTY RUDDER FOR A INJURY BOAT COLLISION, PWC VS. BOAT. 

THE PWC WAS A RENTAL OUT OF DEWEY BEACH WATERSPORTS AND THE VESSEL WAS A PRIVATLY OWNED 28'' BAJA YELLOW CENTER CONSOLE. THE VESSEL WAS HEADING EAST INTO DEWEY AND THE PWC HEADING WEST OUT OF DEWEY. 

THE PWC IMPACTED THE VESSEL ON THE PORT BOW EJECTING THE OPERATOR INTO THE WATER. THE VICTIM WAS THEN PLACED ONTO A PADDLEBOARD FOR SPINAL SUPPORT AND TAKEN INTO SHORE. SEE REPORT 99-17-1288 FOR DETAILS.


BARDID: DE-2017-0010
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rehoboth Bay
NearestCityorTown: Dewey Beach
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/02/2017 at 1324 hours this unit received a late reported personal injury boat accident. At 1145 hours operator (O1) was attempting to operate a rental pontoon boat back to the Rehoboth Beach Marina located in Dewey Beach on the Rehoboth Bay. The rental agreement was signed by O1 and the vessel was to be returned by 1200 hours. At 1145 hours O1 put the vessel into gear and a passenger (V1) was standing on the back platform of the vessel. Once O1 put the vessel into gear, V1 feel off of the vessel and his left leg struck the propeller. There were a total of nine subjects on the vessel during the time of the accident. Several passengers saw V1 fall off of the vessel and immediately instructed O1 to stop the vessel. O1 assisted V1 by diving into the water and getting him back onboard the vessel. V1 had several lacerations to his left leg and a tourniquet was used to stop the bleeding. O1 returned the vessel and the Rehoboth Beach Marina and V1 was transported to the hospital. This unit received this information at 1324 hours and responded to Bee Bee Hospital in Lewes to interview all subjects involved.     
At 1400 hours this unit arrived at Bee Bee Hospital and located V1. A statement was received by V1 who informed this unit he had been drinking alcohol and was not paying attention while on the vessel. V1 took full responsibly for this incident. This unit also spoke to O1 and (W1) individually who were both present at the hospital to receive statements. 
O1 stated he had not been drinking alcohol at all during the day. O1 stated the vessel and all passengers were beginning to return back to the dock. Once O1 thought all passengers were seated and ready, O1 put the vessel into gear and V1 fell off the back of the vessel. O1 did not know V1 was not seated and was standing on the back platform in front of the motor. A statement was then received by W1 who informed this unit with the same information. W1 stated O1 had not been drinking alcohol and V1 was drinking all morning. After gathering all statements this unit received rental information and photographs from Sr/Cpl who spoke with the owner of the vessel. Additional photographs were taken of V1 injuries. No subjects involved received a summons.


BARDID: DE-2017-0011
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Delaware River
NearestCityorTown: Delaware City
County: New Castle County
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Writer responded to the Pea Patch Island Jetty for a report of a vessel taking on water.  On arrival Writer observed a white capsized hull exposed on the E. Side of the Pea Patch Jetty just S. of "WPPC" Jetty marker and 2 fire EMS vessels present, it was a low outgoing tide and the jetty was barely submerged.  

Writer made contact with Goodwill Fire Vessel and learned the operator and passenger were on board.  Writer had them come aboard Patrol vessel to transport them to Delaware City and interview.  Writer learned owner of vessel was operator at time of collision and Writer asked if he hit the Jetty.  

Operator admitted that he did but was not aware of its existence.  Operator said he had travelled from Ridley Pk. Pa. many times to Delaware City and had used the same route and had never known the jetty was present.  Writer further learned that the float plan consisted of Operator and occupant cruising from Ridley Pk., departing around 1430 hrs. en route to Del City. on arrival after docking at town dock they learned with outgoing tide the dock would not support their boat due to silting.  

They departed from Del City, went to mouth of CandD at Del River then turned around to head back North.  Operator stated he used his GPS track that he made coming S. and was following it and at the N. end of Pea Patch Island he could see a line in the water but at the time was not aware that it was the tide rushing over the barely submerged jetty.  He struck the jetty and the motor immediately stopped, he observed they were taking on water and he called for assistance.  On the arrival of the EMS from Goodwill Fire Co., they boarded the fire boat with their documents and their vessel submerged and rolled shortly thereafter.

  Writer did have Operator contact his insurance Co and provided by Agent The Safe Gard Group Inc. from Media Pa. the Ins. Co. and Operator also were in contact with Sea Tow Salvage to begin the process of recovering the vessel.

  Writer did issue Operator a Voluntary Assessment for Inattentive Operation.
  Writer responded back to the vessel which had the anchor to secure it and Writer attempted to put a buoy on it for salvage but was unsuccessful in getting close to it due to lack of depth.  Writer did take photo of the vessel and the jetty was present and on the jetty was the complete out drive from the vessel.  See attached photo in report.

  On Monday June 26,2017 Writer did take Rep''s from DNREC ECU to inspect for fuel leakage, on arrival to Jetty the vessel was gone.  Writer did a search and located Sea Tow in possession of the vessel at the S. end of Pea Patch Island. Writer learned from operator that the vessel had drifted from the original final resting place towards the shipping channel and Del City Fire Co had responded last night and secured it to a mooring ball at the S.end of Pea Patch. Sea Tow was in process of towing it to shallows at S.end of Pea Patch, grounding it so a patch could be placed over where the outdrive was ripped from then floating it to Del City Marina to pull.

  Distances -  N. tip of Pea Patch Island to "WPPA" ( Jetty Marker Sign ) 693 yds.  "WPPA" TO "WPPC" 652 yds.  "WPPC" to POI 250 yds. POI to Buoy "17" 944 yds.  These distances are approx using Google Earth Tool.

  Writer was able to inspect vessel PA1224DG at the the Delaware City Marina where it was in the travel lift being placed on jack stands.  Writer observed minor scratches on the keel, the outdrive took the main impact and had all the bolts sheared and out drive was missing. The swim platform did show some cracking but that was believed to be from post collision probably while capsized laying on bottom.


BARDID: DE-2017-0012
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Masseys Ditch
NearestCityorTown: Long Neck
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel number #1 was in dock awaiting to exit when struck from behind by Vessel #2 that was attempting to enter the docking area.  Impact caused two occupants of Vessel #1 to be injured by fall within the vessel.


BARDID: DE-2017-0013
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Delaware River
NearestCityorTown: Delaware City
County: New Castle
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that he was leaving Delaware City after watching fireworks; he was headed back to the Augustine Beach Boat Ramp. He was standing at the helm, Subject1 was seated next to him, Subject2 was sitting on her lap, and Subject4 was seated on a stern seat on the starnboard side. It was around 10:00 pm and there were boats on either side of him. He was cruising between 20 and 25 MPH with his navigation chart on but he did not see the red can. He hit the can and the boat stopped. 

A passerby onboard a pontoon boat stopped and asked if everyone was okay. Subject2 stated that her head hurt. At that point, Subject2, Subject4, and Subject1 boarded the pontoon boat and Good Sam took them into shore to be checked by EMS. Operator drove his vessel to the Delaware City Boat Ramp. During the interview with Operator, he stated that he has travelled that waterway over 300 times and he couldn''t believe what just happened. 

He also stated that the can was not lit; he did not see it at all. Operator also said several times that there was just nowhere for him to go because there were so many boats around him. I observed a large hole in the center of the bow. It appeared that he struck the red can with the center of his bow. I could also see red paint transfer. There was blood splattered on the center console/seat and on the port side gunwale. The metal bar that wrapped around the top of the center console was bent on the left side. That appeared to be where Operator''s face made contact with the vessel, injuring his nose. Subject2 was transported to Christina Hospital and was later cleared with bumps and bruises to her head. Operator refused medical treatment at the scene; however, later that night he went to the hospital and was informed he had a broken nose and a lacerated septum.


BARDID: DE-2017-0014
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Assawoman Bay
NearestCityorTown: Fenwick Island
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/20/2017 between 2200 and 2300 hours the operator of said vessel was operating under the influence of alcohol and was impaired.  Operator was  operating vessel at a speed greater than reasonable for the conditions (night). Operator caused vessel to strike a marshy island in the Assawoman Bay therefore causing serious physical injury to a passenger onboard.

For further narrative see criminal complaint case number 99-17-001491.


BARDID: DE-2017-0015
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Assawoman Bay
NearestCityorTown: Fenwick Island
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Responded to complaint in reference to a property damage accident at Island watersports next to Harpoon Hannas. Found that Vessel 1 had been pushed by the wind and current which were both strong and moving in the same direction into a docked vessel owned by Island watersports. No Injuries.


BARDID: DE-2017-0018
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian River Bay
NearestCityorTown: Ocean View
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 15, 2017 I was dispatched to a vessel that had run aground in the area of Holts Landing. Responded to the area where I was able to locate the vessel that had been grounded by the rock jetty just west of the Holts Landing boat ramp. I assisted the owner of the vessel in loading up the vessel and looking at the damage. The owner of the vessel advised that while waiting in line to use the ramp that a large thunderstorm had come in with severe wind and rain and had pushed the vessel into the rocks. The storm was a very large thunderstorm that did have a good amount of wind and rain. Damage was assesed and pictures were taken.


BARDID: DE-2017-0021
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian River Marina
NearestCityorTown: Rehoboth
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 launched from the boat ramp and had engine problems after leaving the dock. Vessel 1 drifted south into vessel 2 which was moored in slip E10 at Indian River Marina.


BARDID: DE-2017-0023
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Assawoman
NearestCityorTown: Bethany Beach
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel struck a docked vessel at a very low rate of speed in reverse in a canal off Laws Point Road, Bethany Beach, DE.


BARDID: DE-2017-0024
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER INLET - SOUTHSIDE
NearestCityorTown: BETHANY BEACH
County: SUSSEX
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATE FIRST TIME ON JET SKI COMING IN A VERY CHOPPY INLET FROM THE OCEAN SIDE INTO INDIAN RIVER BAY.  THE OPERATOR WENT TO TURN AROUND IN CHOP AND FLIPPED JET TWICE.  THE JET SKI THEN STALLED AND WAs PUSHED UP AGAINST THE SOUTHSIDE OF THE ROCK JETTIES AT INDIAN RIVER INLET.  THE OPERATOR WAS NOT INJURED - HAD SMALL SCRAPES ON LEFT LEG AND ARM FROM JETTIE


BARDID: DE-2017-0025
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Assawoman Bay
NearestCityorTown: Fenwick Island
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was departing the dock from Harpoon Hannas, Vessel 2 was attempting to dock at island watersports. Both vessels were crossing the channel and neither exhausted all options to prevent a collision.


BARDID: DE-2017-0028
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Roosevelt Inlet, DE Bay
NearestCityorTown: Lewes
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
While recreationally cruising Vessel 1 operator failed to maintain a proper lookout while accelerating striking Vessel 2 in the stern that had decelerated in front of him.
Photos of accident damage is saved on DVD in officers file.  Operator2 was struck by v1, and suffered internal injuries.


BARDID: DE-2017-0029
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DELAWARE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: NEW CASTLE CITY
County: NEW CASTLE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
ON ABOVE DATE AND TIME OPERATOR WAS TRAVELING NORTHEAST IN THE DELAWARE RIVER NORTH OF PEA PATCH ISLAND, ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE PEA PATCH ISLAND JETTY.  OPERATOR WAS UNFAMILIAR WITH THE AREA  AND STRUCK THE PEA PATCH ISLAND JETTY, WHICH WAS SUBMERGED, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE MAIN DELAWARE RIVER SHIPPING CHANNEL, LOCATED EAST OF THE JETTY.  VESSEL BECAME STUCK ON TOP OF THE JETTY CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FIBERGLASS ALONG THE KEEP OF THE VESSEL AS WELL AS THE PROP.


BARDID: DE-2017-0030
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-10-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Delaware Bay
NearestCityorTown: Lewes
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator cut the stern line holding them to the rocks, vessel was pushed around by wind and current with anchor line still on vessel. Vessel started taking on water over stern, Vessel sank along rock jetty.


BARDID: DE-2017-0031
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-10-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:43:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: BROADKILL RIVER
NearestCityorTown: MILTON
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 28, 2017 the writer responded to a possible drowning victim with kayak on Broadkill River just North of Oyster Rocks Road.  Upon arrival the writer observed an unmanned kayak and a cooler just North of where the deceased body was found.  

Reporting person(s) observed the unmanned kayak and cooler first then the deceased body.  The deceased body did have a PFD attached to body but did not have it zipped or snapped (in-coming tide).   The body was pronounced dead at the scene by Emergency Personnel.


BARDID: DE-2018-0002
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian River
NearestCityorTown: Rehoboth
County: -Other-
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday June 9, 2018 I responded to a property damage boat accident in North Shore Marina. I made contact with S1 and his wife. Operator1 docks his vessel, bearing Delaware registration DL8524AK, in the marina. He stated that around 1020hrs he was backing his vessel out of his slip in D dock with his wife on board. The wind was pushing his vessel back into the docks when he was entering the channel. While Operator1 was facing forward, the stern of his vessel struck the anchor on the bow of another vessel that was docked next to him. 

Operator1''s wife was on board as well and saw the engine area hit the bow of the second vessel. The owner of the second vessel was not on board or at the marina at the time. Operator1 stated that his wife pushed his vessel away from the second vessel and he continued to leave. When Operator1 shifted his vessel forward he made contact with a piling in the marina with the bow of his vessel. This caused little damage to the vessel, however it caused damage to the piling and bent it. No injuries were sustained to Operator1 or his wife during the collision.

When Operator1 returned to the dock he passed the owner of the second vessel, who left the scene to take his family out. Both subjects knew our agency had been contacted and Operator1 waited for my arrival. I observed a small amount of damage to Operator1''s vessel on the post for the  t-top. I collected Operator1''s information and did not issue any citations. I made contact with S2 who had his vessel anchored on a sandbar near Masseys Landing. S2 stated that his anchor on the bow of his vessel was bent and he was having difficulties with his automatic winch to pull his anchor back up. I asked S2 to send me his vessel registration information and damage of the vessel and cleared the scene. When S2 sent me the information he stated that he spoke with Taylor Marine and got an estimate of $4,300 to fix the damgage. I spoke with the manager of Indian River Marina, and she stated the estimated cost to fix the piling would be $2,500 and a bill would be sent directly to Operator1.


BARDID: DE-2018-0003
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER MARINA
NearestCityorTown: BETHANY BEACH
County: SUSSEX
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 6/12/18 I WAS NOTIFIED OF PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT OCCURED AT THE INDIAN RIVER MARINA CUEING DOCK. THE VESSEL, DL 12 P, SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE PORT ENGINE COVER WHILE DOCKED. I CONTACTED THE MARINA EMPLOYEE AND WAS ADVISED OF THE WEEKEND ACTIVITY OF THE VESSELS. I WAS ADVISED THAT THE VESSEL WAS TIED UP AND PRESENT SAT AND THE DAMAGE WAS NOTICED SUNDAY. THE CAUSE OF THE DAMAGE IS UNKNOWN, NO OTHER VESSELS WITH DAMAGE LOCATED OR ANY WITNESSES LOCATED. SEE REPORT FOR FULL DETAILS.


BARDID: DE-2018-0004
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ASSAWOMAN
NearestCityorTown: FENWICK ISLAND
County: SUSSEX
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 12, 2018 at 2057hrs a 23'' pleasure craft with 4 persons onboard struck and damaged pilings and stairs from the restaurant Harpoon Hanna''s in Fenwick, DE. The operator of the vessel claims the reverse throttle to his jet propusion engines failed, causing the collision. The incident occured in a slow-no wake zone and was operating at a low rate of speed. No persons were injured.


BARDID: DE-2018-0006
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Delaware River
NearestCityorTown: New Castle
County: New Castle
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject advised me that he was operating his vessel westbound across the river north of Pea Patch Island when he struck the submerged rock jetty. Subject''s vessel was disabled in the accident and Subject believed he was taking on water. Subject''s outboard engine was raised up and I could see that the propeller had been sheared off as a result of the collision with the submerged jetty. Myself and Lt. towed the vessel with the 3 passengers aboard to Delaware City. While en route to Delaware City with Subject''s vessel in tow, I asked Subject if he was using any navigation chart or chart plotter. Subject said he did not have any charts. I asked Subject if he saw the white diamond channel markers indicating a submerged obstruction in the water. Subject said that he saw the white diamond marker in the water.


BARDID: DE-2018-0007
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Delaware River
NearestCityorTown: Middletown
County: New Castle
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Motor Yacht Bethesda was transiting the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal west bound. Upon exiting the canal the vessel began cruising south bound in the Delaware River east of the Reedy Island and Reedy Island Dike. The operator steered the vessel west with the intention of anchoring south west of the Reedy Island. The operator struck the Reedy Island Dike approximately 100 yards south of the ISO 6s 20ft marker. The vessel struck the dike at approximately 1830 hours. The vessel took on water rapidly and sunk within approximately 20 minutes. All 6 persons on board exited the vessel safely on to a life raft. All 6 persons on board were transported to land by first responders. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: DE-2018-0008
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER
NearestCityorTown: BETHANY BEACH
County: SUSSEX
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/4/2018, at approx 1800 hours, a head on collision between two Pwc''s occured, observed by myself and officer . V-1 was observed prior to the accident making sharp turns port side. The collision resulted with one operator being ejected into the water, no injuries. The collision occured on the Indian River, just south of Burton''s Island. Both operators were charged, see report   99-18-1464.


BARDID: DE-2018-0011
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian River Bay
NearestCityorTown: Rehoboth Beach
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 was filling his vessel with fuel at the marina fuel dock. D1 was attempting to dock, due to his speed, wind condition and reckless operation, D-1 tangled outriggers with V-1 causing damage to his port side outrigger.


BARDID: DE-2018-0013
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fenwick Ditch
NearestCityorTown: Fenwick Island
County: Sussex County
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/14/2018 at approx. 1230 hours, vessel 1 (DL5380V) was impacted by vessel 2 (DL3919AL) while moored to the pier at Harpoon Hannah''s restaurant in Fenwick Island Delaware. Vessel 2 was making a right hand turn to return to the slip when the vessel was pushed by the current from the tide changing causing the starboard quarter of vessel 2 to impact the starboard bow of vessel 1. The impact caused a crack in vessel 1''s fiberglass above the waterline that is about 8 inches long. There were no injuries to any of the occupants on vessel 2 and vessel 1 was unoccupied and moored to the dock. The operator of vessel 2 notified the owner of vessel 1 of the accident and they traded insurance information. Dock assistants helped vessel 2 return to the dock. Pictures of the damage to both vessels are attached.


BARDID: DE-2018-0014
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Trap Pond
NearestCityorTown: laurel
County: Sussex
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 29, 2018 at approximatley 1810 hours two people were on a canoe on Trap Pond. While trying to get turned around the canoe overturned and both occupants went in the water. Witnesses stated that one person was going under water and struggling. At some point she began to have a siezure. They were pulled from the water and taken to shore by church friends where they were treated and transported to the Hospital by EMS. She was admitted to the Hospital with water ingestion and a concussion. The other was treated and released with a concussion. 

There were conflicting statements on if they had PFD''s on the canoe, but neither of them had worn a PFD.


BARDID: DE-2018-0015
State: DE
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER BAY
NearestCityorTown: BETHANY
County: SUSSEX
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 3, 2018 at approximately 1654hrs the operator of V2 struck V1 while attempting to dock. I arrived on scene and no parties were injured, V2 had 4 persons onboard. V1 had no occupants aboard and was moored in slip. I interviewed the operator of V2 and he stated he was looking for a spot to moor his vessel to have dinner at Hammerheads Dockside Grill at the Indian River Marina in Bethany Beach, DE when the wind blew his vessel into V1''s vessel. V2 had a cleat on its portside exposed which gouged the bow of V1 leaving a hole in the fiberglass approximately 4" wide and 6" long. V2 had green paint transfer on and above the cleat from where it had struck V1. I detected the presence of alcohol and conducted Field Sobriety Tests and concluded that the V2''s operator showed signs of impairment. V2''s operator was arrested for operating under the influence and negligent operation of a vessel. I am currently waiting for reply from V2''s operator for his insurance policy number, it was unobtainable at the time of the accident. 

I then gathered information from V1''s owner and notified the Coast Guard Station Indian River that a documented vessel was involved in an accident. USCG boarding team then interviewed and inspected V1''s vessel.


