# ReleasableAccidentes

BARDID: WA-2015-0080
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Puget Sound
NearestCityorTown: Ferndale
County: Whatcom
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - 13' Sears Gamefisher Open Motorboat w/9.9 hp Outboard Engine 

On 08/28/2015, at about 01:00 p.m., this vessel was drifting on Puget Sound just off shore from Cherry Point located near Ferndale, WA in Whatcom county.

This vessel set out to go crabbing with 5 people on board.  While they were out, the vessel took a large wave and the boat swamped causing it to capsize.  All 5 on board went into the water.  They were rescued by a passerby.  One subject was hospitalized for 2 days following the accident.  The vessel was located and recovered.

1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involved
Vessel damage estimated at $400
The Operator was not wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card
 


BARDID: WA-2015-0081
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Puget Sound
NearestCityorTown: University Place
County: Pierce
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - 2000, 18' Alumaweld Intruder Open Motorboat w/200 hp GM Inboard Engine 

On 08/29/2015, at about 03:00 p.m., this vessel was cruising on Puget Sound near the Narrows located near University Place, WA in Pierce county. 

Operator was operating the vessel in heavy seas and high winds.  His father was the only other occupant on the vessel.  They were attempting to transit the Narrows on Puget Sound from Point Defiance to Solo Point. 

There were heavy tide rips and wind waves reaching over 6 feet in height.  The vessel took multiple waves over the bow causing the boat to fill with water, capsize, and sink.  The men floated with the aid of PFDs for about one hour before being rescued.  Boats from Pierce County Sheriff's Office, West Pierce Fire, and a USCG helicopter were involved in the search efforts.  Both men were treated for hypothermia and released. 

0 Injures / 0 Fatalities 
There was no apparent alcohol involvement 
Vessel damage estimated at $15,000 w/vessel reported as a total loss 
Both the Operator and Occupant were wearing PFDs 
There is no mandatory Boater Education Card information on file for either the Operator or Occupant
 


BARDID: WA-2015-0082
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fidalgo Bay
NearestCityorTown: Anacortes
County: Skagit
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/29/2015, at about 11:30 a.m., this vessel was at anchor on Fidalgo Bay at the Cap Santa Marina located near Anacortes, WA in Skagit county. 

The Operator reported that according to the Cap Santa Marina staff, an oar anchor came loose during a 61 mph wind gust across Fidalgo Bay causing anchor to be pulled loose.   

According to operator, he tried to set the anchor again all the way down the Bay.  The outboard flooded out from the waves and he couldn't restart the engine.  The vessel hit the breakwater and rocks resulting in holes in the hull and grounding of the vessel. 

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities 
There was no apparent alcohol involvement 
Vessel was reported as a Total Loss - Estimated damage of $4,900 
Both the Operator and Occupant were wearing PFDs 
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card
 


BARDID: WA-2015-0083
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Asotin
County: Asotin
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - 25' Bloodsworth Aluminum Cabin Motorboat w/Inboard Engine (Vessel Year & Engine HP Unknown) 

No other Occupant information was provided. 

On 08/29/2015, at about 07:00 p.m., this vessel was cruising down the Snake River/Shovel Creek Rapid located near Asotin, WA in Asotin county. 

According to the Operator, the vessel was coming down river.  When the vessel came around a corner entering a rapid, it was too far over.  At that point operator realized he was out of the channel.  By the time he tried to correct, it was too late.  The vessel struck rock and was pushed onto the rock bank.  The water was unusually low.  Victim was holding on to a handle in the vessel at the time of impact.  The  impact w/rock caused him to dislocate his shoulder.

1 Injury / 0 Fatalities 
There was no apparent alcohol involvement 
Vessel damage was estimated at $2,000 
No one on board the vessel was wearing a PFD 
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card (Noted he operated his vessel in Idaho waters)
 


BARDID: WA-2015-0084
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Whatcom
NearestCityorTown: Bellingham
County: Whatcom
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - 10' Plastic Kayak 

On 08/30/2015, sometime between 05:30/06:00 a.m., this operator was kayaking on Lake Whatcom near Sunrise Bay located near Bellingham, WA in Whatcom county. 

Law Enforcement reported that Operator took this kayak out during early morning hours (still dark). Officers were advised that Operator had been drinking. It is unknown if Operator was wearing a PFD properly. Operator was believed to have a PFD with him when he left shore but unknown for sure. The PFD that was supposed to be with Operator was located along shore in the area where he departed from.  He disappeared and never returned to shore. He was last seen heading out into Sunrise Bay in Lake Whatcom. 

The vessel and PFD were recovered. Operator was recovered several day later. 

0 Injuries / 1 Fatality 
There was reported alcohol involvement 
No vessel damage reported 
It is unknown if the Operator/Deceased was wearing a PFD 
The Operator/Deceased did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card
 


BARDID: WA-2015-0086
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Friday Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Friday Harbor
County: San Juan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - 1970, 37' Munk/Warwick Express Bridge Wooden Cabin Motorboat w/2 135 hp Perkins Engines 

On 09/02/2015, at about 07:00 p.m., this vessel was docking at Jensen's Marina located on Friday Harbor in Friday Harbor, WA in San Juan county.

According to the Operator, he was maneuvering the vessel into the slip when he observed his wife, fall down on the bow.  Operator told Law Enforcement that she was walking from the port bow to the starboard bow when she fell.

Occupant said that she is blind in one eye so she has bad depth perception.  EMS arrived and transported Occupant to the hospital for her injury.  It was determined at the hospital that she had a broken and dislocated right shoulder.

1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involvement
No vessel damage reported
The Operator was not wearing a PFD
The Operator has an Oregon issued Boater Education Card
 


BARDID: WA-2015-0087
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Banks Lake
NearestCityorTown: Electric City
County: Grant
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - 1996, 19' Maxum Open Motorboat w/155 hp Inboard/Outdrive Engine 

On 09/04/2015, at about 11:36 a.m., this vessel was cruising on the North end of Banks Lake located near Electric City, WA in Grant county. 

According to Law Enforcement, this vessel was traveling through a narrow channel of cliffs.  The vessel was towing a tube with three individuals on it.  As the vessel entered the channel, the Operator slowed his speed.  The tube was riding outside the wake.  The tube caught on a rock forcing one of the tube riders into the rock wall.  All three tube riders were thrown from the tube. victim struck the rock wall sustaining a broken jaw.   

All 3 tube riders were wearing PFDs.  The PFD that victim was wearing was not in adequate condition as the writing on the inside was worn off. 

When the tube caught the rock, the extra weight on the line broke the towing tower on the boat.  The tower then struck one of the boat occupants causing a small bump on his head.

1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involved
Vessel damage estimated at $1,000
The Operator was not wearing a PFD
The Operator had a mandatory Boater Education Card.
 


BARDID: WA-2015-0088
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Puget Sound
NearestCityorTown: Camano Island
County: Island
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1994, 8' Morgan Catamaran Rowboat 

On 09/05/2015, at about 09:29 a.m., this vessel, operated by Operator was rowing on Puget Sound / Utsalady Bay located near Camano Island, WA in Island county. 

According to Law Enforcement, Operator rowed this vessel out to his 21' Seaswirl.  In attempting to board the Seaswirl, Operator fell overboard from the 8' Rowboat causing it to capsize.  The Seaswirl was attached to a buoy about 150 yards from shore. 

Witnesses heard Operator's calls for help.  They quickly responded in Subject1's powered 12' skiff.  Subject1 and Subject2 could not pull Operator into the skiff for fear of capsizing.  The pulled/drug Operator into shore with the 12' skiff.  Once on shore, Operator had his clothing removed and was placed in blankets in an attempt to warm him up.  Camano Fire & Rescue arrived and treated Operator.  He was transported to Skagit Valley Hospital as a precaution due to previous health history and hypothermia.  

Subject1 went back out and recovered and secured Operator's vessel.  It was estimated the Operator was in the water for a total of 10 to 15 minutes.

1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involved
There was no vessel damage reported
The Operator was wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card.
 


BARDID: WA-2015-0089
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Strait of Juan de Fuca
NearestCityorTown: Port Townsend
County: Jefferson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - 1986, 32' Burgiom Fiberglass Cabin Motorboat w/100 hp Fiat Inboard Diesel Engine 

On 07/27/2015, at about 07:29 p.m., this vessel was cruising on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, in the area of Point Wilson, located near Port Townsend, WA in Jefferson county. 

According to Law Enforcement, the vessel was underway when the Operator smelled wood burning in the cabin.  The smell/fire was found to be around the dry exhaust stack on the interior cabin.  The Fire Department extinguished the fire through the bulk head and cabinet.  The Coast Guard responded/assisted as well. 

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities 
There was no apparent alcohol involvement 
Vessel was considered a Total Loss w/damage estimated at $23,000 
The Operator was wearing a PFD 
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card 

NOTE:  It was reported by Law Enforcement that there were 6 people on board, including the Operator.  The Fire Department, who was the first to respond, did not provide information for the others on board.
 


BARDID: WA-2015-0090
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big Twin Lake
NearestCityorTown: Winthrop
County: Okanogan
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - 8' Walker Bay Fiberglass Rowboat w/Electric Trolling Motor 

On 09/11/2015, at about 09:52 a.m., this vessel was docking/undocking on Big Twin Lake about 100 feet north of Big Twin Lake Campground located near Winthrop, WA in Okanogan county. 

According to Law Enforcement, Victim was leaving shore to fish when he fell overboard with no PFD.  After about 2 minutes of attempting to tread water, Victim went limp.  The first person to arrive in a row boat to assist Victim (identity unknown) found him floating face down.   

Victim was removed from the water and CPR was initiated without success. 

0 Injuries / 1 Fatality 
There was no apparent alcohol involvement 
No Vessel damage was reported 
The Operator/Victim was not wearing a PFD 
The Operator/Victim did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card
 


BARDID: WA-2015-0091
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Washington
NearestCityorTown: Medina
County: King
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - 1988, 21' Hobie Cat Catamaran  

On 09/20/2015, at about 05:00 p.m., this vessel was sailing on Lake Washington North of SR520, located near Medina, WA in King county. 

According to Law Enforcement, the 3 occupants were on the vessel when it blew over/capsized in strong winds.  The operator was unable to right the vessel. Occupant1 was able to get safely onto one of the pontoons.  The victim became tangled in the rigging and was pulled under the water.   

Seattle PD Patrol #6 arrived and were able to get victim on board their vessel.  She was unresponsive at the time.  CPR was performed while in route to the University of Washington Recreation Center Dock.  Seattle Fire Department Medics took over patient care. 

Victim was transported to the University of Washington Hospital by Medic 16 where she later died. 

0 Injures / 1 Fatality 
There was no apparent alcohol involvement 
There was no vessel damage reported 
All 3 on board the vessel were wearing PFDs 
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card
 


BARDID: WA-2015-0092
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Moses Lake
NearestCityorTown: Moses Lake
County: Grant
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - 2014, 22' Suntracker Pontoon Boat w/60 hp Mercury Outboard Engine  

On 09/20/2015, at about 09:08 p.m., this vessel, operated by Operator, was operating on Moses Lake in the area of Lewis Horn located near Moses Lake, WA in Grant county. 

According to Law Enforcement, the victim, Victim, was on the bow of the vessel, outside the railing system, moving docking lines from Port side to Starboard side of the vessel while underway.  The victim's wife, Operator, was operating the helm when Victim fell overboard.  There was indication that the victim, was grabbing at the underneath side of the pontoons of the vessel while he was underneath. There were finger pull marks on the underneath bow interior port side to the center portion of the vessel.  The finger print marks are then on the underneath portion of the stern port side interior pontoon.  There was a scuff or abrasion that removed sediment or protein build up from the keel section of the motor just prior to the prop as if the vessel had struck soft material.   

The couple was returning home from a day of boating on Moses Lake.  While Operator was operating the vessel, Victim fell overboard while trying to move deck lines.  Operator threw him a flotation device then returned to the controls to stop the vessel's engine.   

Victim was unable to stay on the surface of the water and went under. Operator attempted to look for him for 10 to 15 minutes prior to calling 9-1-1 for assistance.   

Fire and Law Enforcement responded to the scene and conducted a search for Victim.  He was found in approximately 12 feet of water.  Victim was removed from the water and CPR and other life saving measures were performed while en route to Samaritan Hospital.  Victim was pronounced deceased by medical personnel.

0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
No apparent alcohol involvement
No vessel damage reported 
Neither the Operator or Victim were wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card
 


BARDID: WA-2015-0093
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-09-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Fenwick
NearestCityorTown: Kent
County: King
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - 1970, 21' Winner Pleasure Cabin Fiberglass Cabin Motorboat 

On 09/29/2015, at about 08:15 a.m., this vessel was found abandoned on Lake Fenwick, located near Kent, WA in King county.   

According to Law Enforcement, the vessel was found capsized and 7/8 sunk (all but the bow was under water) across from the boat ramp, to the Southeast. 

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities 
Alcohol involvement is unknown 
The vessel is a Total Loss - Estimated Value of $100 
PFD Use Unknown 
Boater Education Card Unknown


BARDID: WA-2015-0094
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pacific Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Ocean Shores
County: Grays Harbor
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - 1984, 16' Boston Whaler Open Motorboat w/90 hp Suzuki Outboard Engine 

On 09/10/2015, at sometime between 2:00 and 7:00 p.m., this vessel was on the Pacific Ocean near Ocean Shores, WA located in Grays Harbor county.  It was reported that Operator and Occupant had gone fishing. 

Law Enforcement reported that the accident was not witnessed.  On 09/10/2015, this vessel appeared near surf and was pulled to shore by an Officer.  No occupants were found.  The USCG confirmed through phone records that Occupant made a cell phone call around 2:00 p.m., from 200 yards north of the North Jetty of Grays Harbor entrance and 300 yards out to sea. 

Occupant's husband attempted to contact here via cell phone at about 6:00 p.m., with no response.  The vessel was discovered in the surf at 7:00 p.m. 

The body of Occupant was recovered on 09/15/2015, which washed ashore at Sunset Beach near Seaside Oregon. The body of Operator was recovered on 09/19/2015, near location 46.51.104N, 124.14.75W by a recreational fisherman. 

There was no damage to the vessel consistent with striking an object.  The most probable cause of the accident is capsizing.

0 Injuries / 2 Fatalities
Alcohol involvement is not known
Vessel damage was estimated at $3,000
Neither of the victims were wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card
 


BARDID: WA-2015-0095
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Puget Sound
NearestCityorTown: Mukilteo
County: Snohomish
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/08/2015, at about 9:21 p.m., this vessel was on Puget Sound at Port Gardner located near Mukilteo, WA in Snohomish county. 

Vessel Assist Everett received a dispatch from Boat U.S. / Vessel Assist central dispatch for this vessel needing a tow to Everett.  Conditions were bad i.e. high winds and 3' - 4' seas.  Small Craft Advisories had been issued by NOAA Weather Service. 

Vessel Assist Everett was occupied with another tow and the boater was informed that the ETA for a towboat to be on scene would be two hours.  operator deployed an anchor.  Before long this vessel was overwhelmed by wave action and the vessel was soon awash.  USCG Sector Puget Sound issued a Pan Pan broadcast for "a vessel taking on water" and launched a small boat form its Seattle-based station.  An Edmonds-based police boat also responded as well as the Washington State Ferry out of Mukilteo.  The ferry's inflatable lifeboat was able to evacuate all 3 passengers safely.  The Edmond's Police Boat arrived on scene and witnessed the boat go "down by the stern" as they were returning to their base.  The USCG small boat returned to station. 

Sunday morning 8/9/2015, at about 9:00 a.m., with conditions clear and seas calm, a passing fishing vessel sighted this vessel's white hull capsized and reported to USCG Sector Puget Sound who subsequently contacted Timberwolf, a Port Hadlock based 42' salvage vessel.  Timberwolf proceeded to the reported position and found this vessel floating upside down.  Captain, Salvage Master for Marine Assist of Port Hadlock, contacted operator and reached an agreement to recover this vessel and remove it to a boat ramp in Everett. 

According to Captain, this vessel, upon research, did not have a value significant enough to warrant "salvage" and Captain deemed it a "wreck" and the effort to be a Wreck Removal operation.  Divers and lift bags were deployed and the vessel was righted, pumped out, and delivered to operator. 

NOTE:  The majority of information regarding this incident was obtained from Marine Assist of Port Hadlock.  This accident was not reported to the local jurisdiction with reporting responsibility, Snohomish CSO.  Very limited information was provided.

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities 
Alcohol involvement is unknown 
Vessel was a Total Loss with an estimated value of $4,000 
All three on board were wearing PFDs 
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card
 


BARDID: WA-2015-0096
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Port Gardner Bay
NearestCityorTown: Everett
County: Snohomish
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/18/2015, sometime around 10:00 a.m., this vessel was tied to the dock on Port Gardner Bay at the Everett Marina located near Everett, WA in Snohomish county.  There was no one on board the vessel at the time of the accident.

According to V1 Owner his vessel was hit by V2 while it was tied to the dock at the Marina.  The Owner of V2 did not submit a Boating Accident Report (BAR).

Local Law Enforcement reported that the BAR for V1 was received in the mail on 10/20/2015.  There was no contact made with any of the involved parties.  The scene was not observed nor were either of the vessels involved.

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
It is not know if alcohol was involved
V1 - Damage estimated at $2,000 
V2 - Damage unknown
V1 - PFD use is N/A - No one on board
V2 - It is unknown of the Operator of V2 was wearing a PFD
V1 - Mandatory Boater Education Card is N/A - No one on board
V2 - It is unknown if the Operator had a mandatory Boater Education Card
 


BARDID: WA-2015-0097
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-10-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chehalis River
NearestCityorTown: Montesano
County: Grays Harbor
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - 2005, 18' Sylvan Alumina Open Motorboat w/2, 90 hp Johnson Outboard Motors

On 10/03/2015, at about 2:00 p.m., this vessel was cruising on the Chehalis River about 1-1/2 to 2 miles East of Montesano, WA located in Grays Harbor county.

Two people were fishing on the Chehalis River.  Operator reported that he was driving up the river when the vessel hit a submerged well pipe ejecting both he and Occupant from the vessel.  The pipe impaled through the floor of the vessel near the stern causing it to fill with water and the aft portion of the vessel to sink.

The witness observed the collision.  He went to assist Operator and Occupant bringing them aboard his vessel.

1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involvement
The vessel was considered a Total Loss - Estimated Value of $10,000
Neither on board this vessel was wearing a PFD
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card
 


BARDID: WA-2015-0098
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-10-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Columbia River
NearestCityorTown: Goldendale
County: Klickitat
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - 1994, 17' Smokercraft Open Motorboat w/1 Outboard Motor

On 10/15/2015, at about 1:00 p.m., this vessel was at anchor on the Columbia River just east of John Day Dam.  Subjects were fishing from the anchored boat.  Subject1 was sitting on a folding camp chair on the bow of the boat.  He leaned back for some reason and fell overboard.  Subject2 was able to grab him and keep his head above the water.  

Subject1 was complaining of having no feeling in his arms and legs.  He was transported to the hospital by Lifeflight.

1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involved
There was no damage to the vessel
Neither on board were wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card - Exempt by Age
 


BARDID: WA-2015-0099
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Columbia River
NearestCityorTown: Ilwaco
County: Pacific
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) - 2001, 20' Hewes Craft Sea Runner Open Motorboat w/2 120 hp Honda Engines

On 08/19/2015, at about 5:30 a.m., V1 was cruising on the Columbia River entering the Ilwaco Channel located near Ilwaco, WA in Pacific county.

It was reported to Law Enforcement that V1 was entering the Ilwaco Channel and passed a stationary barge on its Port side.  Upon rounding the barge, V1 attempted to move to the middle of the channel when two other boats, V2 and V3, at a high rates of speed rounded the barge on the Starboard side.  

V1 turned to Port to avoid V2 and V3.  The wake and waves from V2 and V3 pushed V1 into the stationary channel marker causing damage to the vessel and injury to the Operator of V1 and one of the occupants.

According to (V1 Operator), after viewing the accident the Operators of V2 and V3 both continued to navigate toward the Coast Guard station at a high rate of speed.  Operator immediately contacted the Coast Guard after the collision.  They responded and rendered aid.  Occupant was bleeding heavily and was transported to the hospital in Ilwaco.  Operator was told by a Coast Guard spokesman that their priority was to render aid to the occupants of V1 and therefore were not able to pursue the other 2 boat owners.  Operator provided vessel descriptions of V2 and V3 to the USCG Cape Disappointment.

2 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involvement
V1 was reported as a Total Loss with an estimated value of $8,000
All 3 occupants of V1 were wearing PFDs
V1 Operator had a mandatory Boater Education Card issued by the State of Oregon
 


BARDID: WA-2015-0100
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Columbia River
NearestCityorTown: Quincy
County: Grant
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - 2001, 22' Fineline Open Motorboat w/1 Mercury Inboard Engine

On 09/05/2015, at about 4:00 p.m., this vessel was cruising on the Columbia River in the Sunland area located near Quincy, WA in Grant county.

The BAR was submitted by the Operator.  According to him, he was cruising and came into some shallow water that he was not aware of.  The vessel struck bottom causing significant damage.

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
It is unknown if alcohol was involved
The vessel was reported as a Total Loss with an estimated value of $25,000
PFDs were worn by all on board the vessel
The Operator has a mandatory Boater Education Card
 


BARDID: WA-2015-0101
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Columbia River
NearestCityorTown: Chinook
County: Pacific
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/23/2015, at about 3:00 p.m., V1, operated by Operator1, was at the Port of Chinook boat launch located near Chinook, WA in Skagit county.  

According to Operator1, he was next in line to pull this vessel (V1) out of the water.  They were in the East launch lane.  

V2, Operator unknown, was in the West launch lane.  The Operator was pulling his vessel (V2) out of the water.  As soon as his trailer was out of the water, the boat rolled off the trailer because the safety chain had not been connected.  They had also neglected to lock their wench and it was spinning about 300 RPM.  V2 landed in the water.  The Operator got back on the boat, started it, and un-hooked from the trailer.  

According to Operator1, the steady cross wind started blowing V2 into the East launch lane and into another boat that was loading onto its trailer.  Operator1 was on the dock because his trailer was next in line.  His wife was holding the bow and stern lines and the boat against the dock.  The Operator of V2 hit his throttle in reverse and started to lose control of his boat.  V2 was heading directly for V1.  Operator1 moved quickly towards his boat and stepped onto the bow.  By this time, V2 had already hit V1.  

V2's Operator then put his throttle into full forward and lost control of his boat hitting Operator1 and his boat (V1) again.  Operator1 stuck his arm out and the cabin of V2 struck him causing strain to his arm, shoulder, and neck.  Operator1 did not need immediate medical attention.  

At the same time, the Operator of V2 stuck his hand out between the two boats crushing his hand and severing his fingers.  The Port of Chinook Harbormaster and staff witnessed and responded immediately assisting the Operator of V2 who was going into shock. Within minutes Emergency Services showed up and was assisting the injured Operator of V2.  He was immediately loaded up into the ambulance and transported to Astoria.  

Operator1 indicated that in all the confusion he never got the name of V2's Operator since he was incapacitated.

2 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
It is unknown if alcohol was involved
V1 considered a Total Loss with an estimated value of $10,000 / V2 Unknown
V1 no PFDs worn. / V2 Unknown
The Operator of V1 has a mandatory Boater Education Card / V2 Unknown
 


BARDID: WA-2015-0102
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-10-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Willipa Bay
NearestCityorTown: Tokeland
County: Pacific
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - 1965, 41' Fortuna Auxiliary Sailboat w/50 hp Yanmar Inboard Engine

On 10/21/2015, at about 6:30 a.m., this vessel was motoring on Willapa Bay located near Tokeland, WA in Pacific county.

According to Law Enforcement, the vessel lost electrical power and the motor began to stumble.  Fog settled on the surface of the water and visibility became nearly 0 feet.  The vessel came ashore on the beach due to wind and tide.  The anchor drug in the soft sand.

UPDATE:  The vessel was recovered on 10/27/2015

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involvement
The vessel was reported as a Total Loss with an estimated value of $20,000
No one on board the vessel was wearing a PFD at the time of incident
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2015-0103
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-10-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Puget Sound
NearestCityorTown: Bainbridge Island, City of
County: Kitsap
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - 1975, 16' Sea Swirl Open Motorboat w/1 engine (Make/HP unknown)

In the afternoon on 10/26/2015, this vessel, operated by Operator, was drifting on Puget Sound South of Bainbridge Island, Decatur Reef located near Bainbridge Island, WA in Kitsap county.

Law Enforcement reports that dispatch received the initial call on 10/26/2015, at about 4:57 p.m., indicating a small, 16' vessel, was seen adrift near the ferry lanes on the South end of Bainbridge Island between Blake Island and South Beach.  No distress signals were seen, but the caller indicated they could see a male working on his engine and was concerned the ferry may not see him.  The caller was advised that the ferry system would be informed of the boat.

At about 5:30 p.m., the vessel was spotted (by Fire Personnel) near the end of Toe Jam Road in the water and the boater did not appear to be in distress, but was still working on his motor.

At about 5:45 p.m., Law Enforcement and Fire Personnel discovered the vessel approximately 200 yards offshore, just South of the piers on South Beach.  The vessel was unoccupied and was in very turbulent water.  The vessel had a downrigger in the water and it's fishing line still deployed.  Law Enforcement observed an open tackle box and cutting instruments strewn about.  The motor was propped up and its prop was heavily wrapped in weighted crab pot line.  A small gaffing hook was wedged in the line, appearing to have been used to try and remove the line from the prop.  A large, heavy lead weight, used on downriggers, was swinging violently back and forth near the stern of the boat.

Law Enforcement notified the Coast Guard and informed them of the likelihood of a man overboard.  

A short time later Law Enforcement learned that a female had called from Port Orchard advising her husband was missing and had not come home from fishing.  It was then discovered that it was the same individual, Operator, that owned the boat.  At this time the boater, Operator, is still missing and the US Coast Guard is heading the investigation.

0 Injuries / 1 Missing
Alcohol involvement is unknown
No vessel damage was reported
It is not known if the Victim was wearing a PFD
The Victim did have a mandatory Boater Education Card
 


BARDID: WA-2015-0104
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-11-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Lake
NearestCityorTown: Othello
County: Grant
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - 1981, 13' Sears Aluminum Rowboat

On 11/3/2015, at about 8:00 p.m., the Operator/Missing, Victim, was reported missing by his family to Connell PD.  After the family consulted with a friend of Victim, they traveled from the Connell area to the Long Lake area just North of the Grant/Adams county line.  Near the water's edge the family located Victim's truck.  Family indicated that it is believed that Victim traveled to the area with a green boat in the bed of the truck.

On 11/4/2015, at about 12:26 p.m., Grant County Deputies located and recovered a green 13' aluminum vessel on Long Lake located near Othello, WA in Grant county WA.  The vessel was unoccupied and no evidence of persons in the immediate area were observed.  After the vessel was recovered, the vessel and Victim's truck was released to the family.

The victim has not been recovered.

0 Injuries / 1 Missing
Alcohol involvement is unknown
No vessel damage
The Operator/Missing was not wearing a PFD
The Operator/Missing did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


UPDATE:  Missing victim located on 12/12/2015.
 


BARDID: WA-2015-0105
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-11-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mutiny Bay
NearestCityorTown: Freeland
County: Island
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - 2011, 17' 6" Pigmy Murrelet, 1PD Kayak

On 11/01/2015, at about 12:30 p.m., this vessel was rowing/paddling on Mutiny Bay located near Freeland, WA in Island county.

The Operator reported that he was paddling this vessel and attempted to turn into a wave.  He caught the wave at a bad angle and capsized.  He swam to shore and was assisted by Paramedics.  He was transported to the Hospital as a precaution, for observation only.

1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involvement
There was no vessel damage - Light damage to a portable sail was reported
The Operator was not wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card
 


BARDID: WA-2015-0106
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-10-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Plummers Lake
NearestCityorTown: Centraila
County: Lewis
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - 8' Aluminum Rowboat (Make/Model Unknown) w/Minn Kota Electric Outboard Engine 

On 10/05/2015, at about 11:55 a.m., Law Enforcement was dispatched to the area of Plummer's Lake and the area behind the Lake View Inn, located near Centralia, WA in Lewis county.  It was reported that a fisherman had apparently just drowned.  The reporting party/witness advised dispatch that he had observed a small fishing boat trolling by itself on the lake.  He looked out into the lake and observed a male subject attempting to swim toward a yellow life jacket that was floating a short distance away from where the male was swimming.  Victim had been seen fishing while standing in his small aluminum boat by another witness, Subject1, and later was seen struggling to swim in the water while his boat motored away from him.

Police and Fire personnel responded to the scene immediately but by the time they arrived there was no one seen at the surface or just below the surface of the water.  Two Firefighters got into Victim's boat and began looking for him in the area of the lake where Subject2 had advised that he had last seen him, the NW corner of the lake situated near I-5 and the Lakeview Inn.  After searching the area for some time and not seeing any sign of the victim, Lewis County Search and Rescue was called in for assistance.  The Lewis County Sheriff's Office did not currently have an active Dive Team so the Thurston County Dive Team was requested to respond.

The Thurston County Dive Team arrived and began searching the bottom of the lake in the area where Subject2 advised that he had last seen Victim.  The Dive Team worked an ever expanding area of the lake until about 07:00 p.m., when it became too dark to run the operation.  The following day, 10/06/2015, the Pierce County Metro Dive Team responded to Plummer's Lake to assist with the body recovery.  The search began at about 10:00 a.m. with a swimmer in the water.  A short time later, the swimmer identified something that he believed could have been the victim at which time a team was sent out with a sonar array that was used to scan the bottom.  The sonar image identified what looked very much like a human body on the floor of the lake.  Divers went in the water at that time and positively identified the suspected body as human remains.  The divers brought the body to shore where it was positively identified.  

The following day, 10/07/2015, the Corner's Officer performed an autopsy.  It was determined that Victim died of asphyxia.  BAC results are pending.

0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
Alcohol involvement is unknown.  BAC pending.
There was no vessel damage reported.
The Operator/Deceased was not wearing a PFD.
The Operator/Deceased did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card.

UPDATE:  BAC received.  No alcohol involvement.
 


BARDID: WA-2015-0107
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-11-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Swinomish Channel
NearestCityorTown: La Conner
County: Skagit
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - 2008, 33' Safeboat Cabin Motorboat w/3 Evinrude Engines - 900 hp

On 11/12/2015, at about 07:10 p.m., this vessel was cruising on the Swinomish Channel just North of Goat Island located near La Conner, WA in Skagit county.

while this vessel was underway conducting a Night/Foul Weather Training Mission, it struck a raft of logs that was partially blocking the Swinomish Channel.  The vessel came to rest on top of the log raft, mostly out of the water.  The crew was transported to La Conner by the USCG.

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
There was no alcohol involvement
Vessel damage was estimated at $6,327
All on board the vessel were wearing PFDs
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card
 


BARDID: WA-2015-0108
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-12-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Liberty Bay
NearestCityorTown: Keyport
County: Kitsap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - 1997, 39' Bayliner 3988 Cabin Motorboat w/2 Cummins Diesel Inboard Engines - 500 hp
 
On 12/12/2015, at about 03:30 a.m., this vessel was slowly cruising on Liberty Bay across from the Keyport Naval Base.  
 
According to Operator, he was participating in the Christmas Lighted Boat Parade.  As the vessel was slowly cruising, Operator did not see the mooring buoy.  His starboard propeller got tangled in the buoy line.  All of the slack of the line got wrapped up in the prop shaft.  As the tide came up, the vessel could not come up with the tide causing the vessel to sink.  The cabin and engines were destroyed by water damage.  
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol involvement
The vessel was reported as a "Total Loss" with value estimated at $85,000
The Operator was not wearing a PFD
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card
 
 


BARDID: WA-2015-0109
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-12-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Portage Bay
NearestCityorTown: Seattle
County: King
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/23/2015, at about 07:30 p.m., V2 left the marina along with 6 other family members to view the finale of the Christmas ships in Portage Bay and Lake Union in Seattle, WA located in King county.

According to Operator2, for the next 1.5 hours, he and his 6 passengers enjoyed the lighted boats and music from the Argosy Ship.  After the show was over in Portage Bay, they decided to venture over to Lake Union for the finale in front of the Gas Works Park.  

Sometime around 09:30 p.m., V2 was on the North side of Portage Bay, close to Jenson Boat Co. when the vessel (V2) had to come to a complete stop for a kayaker who seemed unaware or their presence.  According to Operator2, by the time he put the boat in gear again he noticed that a large tourist boat was being pushed into their lane of exit.  Operator2 felt he could make it around, but a collision occurred on V2's port side, midship, and on his starboard transom.

After putting V2's motor in neutral, Operator2 felt like the boat was getting closer to shore so he decided to get the boat into the slip as soon as possible to access damage and the safety to his passengers.

After safely docking V2 Operator2 phoned the Seattle Harbor Police to inform them of the incident.  The Officer then told Operator2 that he would call him back after talking with Argosy.  Operator2 was later informed by Seattle Harbor Police that the 4 Argosy boats in Portage Bay were unaware of any accident occurring.  The Officer instructed Operator2 to submit a BAR to Washington State Parks Boating Program.

0 Injuries/0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involvement
V2 damage was estimated at $2,000       
V2 Operator was not wearing a PFD
V2 Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card
                     
 


BARDID: WA-2016-0002
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-01-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pickering Passage
NearestCityorTown: Shelton
County: Mason
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) - 2015, 25' Home Made Aluminum Open Motorboat w/250 hp Yamaha Outboard Engine (Commercial Vessel)
Operator/Injured - Operator
 
Vessel #2 (V2) - 1974, 32' Challenger Plastic Sailboat (Un-Occupied Derelict Vessel)
 
On 01/11/2016, at about 3:00 a.m., on Pickering Passage near Hope Island/Hunter Point located in Mason county WA, V1 was underway heading back to the Arcadia Point boat launch after geoduck harvest.  V1 was hugging shore line in the inclement weather.  V1 collided with V2 which was moored.  V2 did not have a light and was tied with another boat at a buoy.
 
According to Law Enforcement, V2 has not been registered since 2013, and appears to be a derelict vessel based on V1 Operator information.
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involvement
V1 estimated vessel damage at $2,000
V2 damage unknown
All on board V1 were wearing PFDs
V1 Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card

 


BARDID: WA-2016-0003
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-01-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Union Slough
NearestCityorTown: Everett
County: Snohomish
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - 1989, 12' Aluminum Open Motorboat w/6 hp Evenrude Outboard Engine
 
On 1/29/2016, at about 11:00 a.m., this vessel was cruising in a small bay to the East of the City of Everett Water Treatment Plant off Union Slough, in Snohomish county WA.  The three on board were water foul hunting.
 
The boat was under power and traveling at a slow speed.  The boat hit a tree stump that was underwater and not observed by the Operator.  The boat capsized and all three were thrown into the water.  The boat sunk and has not yet been recovered.  All three occupants swam to shore.  
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involved
The vessel was considered a Total Loss with an estimated value of $1,200 
None of the Occupants were wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0004
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-01-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hood Canal
NearestCityorTown: Union
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) - 2013, 12' Plastic Regal Kayak (Rental) 
Vessel #2 - Kayak

On 01/28/2016, at about 02:36 p.m., these two kayaks were paddling on Hood Canal about 200 yards off of 7000 SR 106, located in Mason county WA.  Law Enforcement reported that when the two kayakers started the weather was good with light winds.  
 
One of the kayaker's paddle broke.  The other offered to tow in the first.  As the first leaned over to grab the rope he fell into the water.  As the second attempted to  help the first they both ended up in the water.  Both suffered from hypothermia.  Neither was transported to the hospital for treatment.
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol involved
V1 - Total Loss - Estimated Value of $500 / V2 - Damage Unknown - No BAR submitted
V1 Operator wearing a PFD / V2 Operator unknown PFD wear
V1 Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card / V2 Operator Unknown


BARDID: WA-2016-0006
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-02-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Possession Sound
NearestCityorTown: Everett
County: Snohomish
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Carbon monoxide exposure
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - 1994, 25' Fourwinn Cabin Motorboat w/Chevy Inboard Engine
 
Owner/Operator/Injured – Owner1
Occupant/Injured – Passenger1
 
On 02/20/2016, at about 03:35 p.m., this vessel operated by Owner1, was cruising on Possession Sound on the North side of the Navy Base located in Snohomish County near Everett, WA.  
 
The occupants had secured the dingy on the back of this vessel to avoid dragging it behind them.  In doing so, they inadvertently routed the engine exhaust into the closed cabin area of the vessel.  Both occupants were exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide and were rendered unconscious.  The vessel drifted, uncontrolled, into the rocks on the North side of Naval Station Everett.
 
A Navy Patrol vessel located the grounded vessel and provided immediate aid to both Owner1 and Passenger1.  Both were transported to ER by ambulance for carbon monoxide poisoning.  The vessel was towed by Navy Boat to the dock at Everett Marina.
 
2 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involved
There was no visible vessel damage
Neither on board were wearing a PFD
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0007
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-03-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Strait of Juan de Fuca
NearestCityorTown: Sequim
County: Clallam
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - 1977, 49' Concrete Ferro Cabin Motorboat w/45 hp BMW Diesel Inboard Engine
 
Owner/Operator – Operator1
Occupant - Passenger1
 
On 03/01/2016, this vessel, operated by Operator1, was cruising on the Strait of Juan de Fuca in Dungeness Spit located near Sequim, WA in Clallam county.  Operator1 and Passenger1 departed Port Townsend and were en route to Port Angeles, WA and then eventually to Portland, OR.
 
Neither Operator1 or Passenger1 checked the marine weather report before leaving Port Townsend.  They encountered heavy seas approaching the Dungeness Spit, wind gusts up to 56 mph and 6 - 10 foot seas.  Their vessel started to vibrate while under power.  They sailed south of the Dungeness Lighthouse searching for calmer waters.  When they realized there was no where to go, they turned east to go back around the lighthouse.  The vibration increased.  Passenger1 went below and discovered they were taking on water through the stern tube (propeller shaft's inboard seal).  
 
Passenger1 was tossed around, hit his head and lost consciousness for a short period of time.  They called for help.  The Coast Guard responded and pulled them off their boat.  The boat washed ashore onto the Dungeness Spit.
 
1 Injure / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involvement
The vessel was considered a Total Loss with an estimated value of $10,000
Both on board were wearing PFDs
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0009
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-03-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Washington
NearestCityorTown: Kirkland
County: King
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
1992, 22' 3" Cobalt 222 Open Motorboat w/1 Volvo Sterndrive Engine
 
Owner/Operator/Injured – Owner1
Occupant/Injured – Passenger1
Occupant – Passenger2
 
On 03/31/2016, at about 06:30 p.m., this vessel was docked at a Marina on Lake Washington.  The Operator, Owner1, was preparing the vessel to depart the dock.  According to Owner1, he and his passengers, Passenger1 and Passenger2, had gone to the vessel for the first time this year on this day.
 
Owner1 reported that they removed the cover, ran the blower and started the vessel up like they had done hundreds of times before.  While the vessel idled, they discussed what needed to be done to clean her up for the summer.  After 8 to 10 minutes of idling, they debated whether to take a spin.  Just as they were about to leave the dock, the engine/bilge exploded.  Owner1 turned from the helm and was stunned to find a wall of fire and his daughter, Passenger1 missing.
 
Passenger1 was thrown, along with the deck/engine cover of the boat, about 25 feet off of the stern.  When she surfaced, Owner1 jumped in the water to assist her to the dock.  With the help of passers by and Passenger2, she was comforted.  Owner1 ran to fight the fire.  It took all of 2 fire extinguishers to put out the flames.
 
Passenger1 is recovering from her injuries.  Owner1 has an appointment scheduled with a specialist for his hearing loss.
 
2 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involved
Vessel was considered a total loss with an estimated value of $12,000 
No one on board was wearing a PFD (Vessel docked) 
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0010
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-04-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Palouse River
NearestCityorTown: Starbuck
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
2003, 21' Northwest Jet Signature Series Open Motorboat w/360 hp Marine Power Inboard Engine
 
On 04/02/2016, at about 02:03 p.m., this vessel was cruising on the Palouse River located near Starbuck, WA in Franklin county.  The Operator reported that he was traveling down river when his vessel's keel (pump intake) struck a submerged rock.  The impact reportedly caused the keel to collapse into the oil pan of the inboard engine.  The engine failed after loosing the engine oil causing the vessel to lose steering and power.
 
The Operated reported the vessel then became "pinned" between two rocks.  The vessel began to swamp after the bilge pump could no longer keep up with the water entering the vessel.  The starboard side of the vessel went under water and rested in approximately five to six feet of water.
 
Officers reported all three occupants showed signs of impairment with the Operator showing "extreme signs of impairment".  They all three reported they had began drinking after the collision.
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol was not indicated as a contributing factor 
The vessel was a total loss with an estimated value of $30,000 
No one on board was wearing a PFD
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0012
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-04-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Whatcom
NearestCityorTown: Bellingham
County: Whatcom
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - 1992, 20' Reinell 2000 RXL Open Motorboat w/240 hp Mercury Sterndrive Engine
 
On 04/07/2016, at about 2:45 p.m., this vessel, operated by Operator, was cruising on Lake Whatcom near Strawberrie Point located near Bellingham, WA in Whatcom county. 
 
Law enforcement reported that while this vessel was cruising on the lake, a fire broke out on the vessel forcing the Operator and his 5 passengers into the water.  According to the Operator, Operator, the blower was operational and he did have a fire extinguisher on board.  The fire developed so quickly that he did not have the opportunity to use it.  All of the occupants jumped from the vessel.  Shortly after, the vessel exploded and became fully engulfed.  
 
A sea plane and a boater responded and removed the 6 subjects from the water and took them to shore.  South Lake Whatcom and Geneva Fire Department promptly responded and extinguished the fire.  The burned out hull was towed to the shore line of Lake Whatcom.  The hull was pulled from the water at the owner's expense.
 
According to the vessel owner the exact cause of the fire is unclear.  The cause is assumed to be either an electrical/starter issue or a possible gas leak.
  
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol involved
Vessel was a total loss with an estimated value of $7,500
No one on board was wearing a PFD
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0013
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-03-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ship Canal
NearestCityorTown: Ballard
County: King
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) - 2001, 35' Duffy 35 Cabin Motorboat w/420 hp engine
Vessel #2 (V2) - Moored Barge - No additional information received - No BAR submitted

On 03/10/2016, at about 07:40 p.m., Vessel 1 was cruising on Ship Canal, west of PLU, located near Ballard, WA in King county.
 
According to subject, it was dark, the visibility was poor, and there was some boat traffic.  He altered his course in the channel to avoid some rowers.  He was blinded by a searchlight from on-coming traffic causing his vessel to run into the moored barge on the north side of the channel.
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol involved
V1 was reported as a Total Loss - No estimated value provided / V2 damage unknown
No one on board V1 was wearing a PFD
V1 Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card - Exempt by age


BARDID: WA-2016-0014
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Banks Lake
NearestCityorTown: Electric City
County: Grant
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - 2010, 16' Hewescraft Sportsman Cabin Motorboat w/1 Mercury Outboard Engine - HP Unknown
 
On 04/11/2016, at about 9:10 p.m., this vessel had been fishing on Banks Lake located near Electric City, WA in Grant county.  According to operator, he and his passenger  were returning to the boat launch, using GPS, at Steamboat Rock State Park where his trailer was parked. The GPS did not show that there were rocks on the way back to the boat launch. The vessel hit the rocks causing it to become grounded.
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities 
No appraent alcohol inovlved
Vessel damage estimated at $2,500
Both occupants were wearing PFDs
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0015
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pacific Ocean / Makah Bay
NearestCityorTown: Neah Bay
County: Clallam
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - 2002, 21' 2" Armia Sea Ranger Open Motorboat w/1 Suzuki 140hp Outboard Engine
 
On 04/16/2016, at about 10:51 a.m., this vessel, operated by Operator, was drifting in the Pacific Ocean / Makah Bay, near Strawberry Rock located near Neah Bay, WA in Clallam county.  According to Law Enforcement, while the 3 men were drifting/fishing at this location, their boat was struck by a large, rough wave.  
 
The wave washed over the vessel, causing it to swamp and then roll over.  Operator had a water proof hand held VFR radio and was able to call for assistance.
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involved
The vessel was considered a total loss with an estimated value of $48,000
The Operator was not wearing a PFD 
Occupant's PFD wear is unknown
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0016
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little White Salmon River
NearestCityorTown: Stevenson
County: Skamania
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - Plastic Kayak - Length/Make/Model Unknown
 
Owner - Unknown
Operator - Operator1
Witness – Witness1
 
On 04/16/2016, at about 03:25 p.m., this vessel, operated by Operator1, was rowing/paddling on the Little White Salmon River near Spirit Falls located near Stevenson, WA in Skamania county. 
 
According to Law Enforcement, Operator1 was white water paddling when he went over Spirit Falls (approximately 80 foot drop).  Operator1 landed wrong injuring his back.  Other kayakers pull him to a rock shelf.  The USCG helo responded and lifted Operator1 out of the river bottom then transported him to the hospital.  Operator1 suffered internal injuries.
  
NOTE:  Operator1 was visiting from Germany.  He was discharged from the hospital and returned to Germany before additional information could be obtained. Operator1 sustained a fractured back and other non life threatening injuries.
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities 
No apparent alcohol involved 
No vessel damage reported 
The Operator/Injured was wearing a PFD
It is unknow if the Operator/Injured had a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0017
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Elliot Bay
NearestCityorTown: Seattle
County: King
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - PWC - No other information available

On 04/18/2016, this vessel was operating on Elliott Bay/Puget Sound between Alki Point and Duwammish Head located near Seattle, WA in King county.
 
According to Law Enforcement a yellow jet ski traveling in a south westerly direction at top speed flipped with two subjects on board.  Both subjects were rescued from the water by Good Samaritans who were in the area.  The two subjects were then brought to shore.
 
The Seattle Police Department and Fire Department responded to the scene.  The Fire Department evaluated the two subjects.  Both subjects were conscious and stable at the scene, however, as a precaution, both subjects were transported to Harborview Medical Center for further evaluation due to ingesting salt water.
 
NOTE:  Seattle Police Officers had no information other than the date, time, and location.  They were not able to obtain names, ages, or information on the jet ski.  They had no way of contacting anyone other than the original 911 caller who was only a witness from shore and not an involved party.
 
2 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol involvement is unknown
No vessel damage reported
PFD use is unknown
Mandatory Boater Education Card Unknown


BARDID: WA-2016-0018
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Union
NearestCityorTown: Seattle
County: King
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 - 2005, 42' SeaRay 390 Motor Yacht Cabin Motorboat w/2 Cummins Inboard Engines / 848 hp
 
Owner/Operator/Injured – Owner1  
Occupant – Passenger1
 
Vessel #2 - Unknown - No BAR Received
 
Owner/Operator - Unknown
               
On 4/30/2016, at about 1:30 p.m., this vessel, operated by Owner1, was leaving the dock on Lake Union located in King county near Seattle, WA.  According to Owner1, he was leaving the South Hampton Yacht dock when a considerable wind gust kicked up pushing his vessel (V1) into the bow of V2.  While trying to prevent the collision, Owner1 injured his wrist/hand.
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involved
Total of vessel damage was estimated at less than $2,000 (V1)
The Operator was not wearing a PFD (V1)
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card (V1)


BARDID: WA-2016-0019
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-05-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Columbia River - Lake Wallula
NearestCityorTown: Kennewick
County: Benton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1989, 20' Hydrostream Pleasure Open Motorboat w/260 hp Mercury Outboard Engine
 
Owner – Owner1
Operator/Injured – Operator1
 
On 05/01/2016, at about 6:30 p.m., this vessel, operated by Operator1, was cruising on the Columbia River / Lake Wallula, near the Edison Street boat launch, located near Kennewick WA in Benton county.
 
Operator1 reported to Law Enforcement that he had been running up the river into the setting sun when a wakeboard type boat “cut him off”.  He said he hadn't been able to see very well due to the sun being low in the sky.  The wakeboard boat has been trimmed to make a large wake so a wake surfer could ride the wave.  
 
According to Operator1, he had been traveling at about 30 mph when his boat hit the wakeboard boat's wake throwing his bow up into the air.  The transom hit the second wave and forced the bow down quickly into the water with a tremendous amount of force.  Operator1 was not ejected from his boat.  The vessel was full of water to the water line, and was sitting on the bottom of the river at the transom.
 
Law Enforcement reported that Operator1's boat had extensive hull damage on the bottom of the vessel just forward of the helm console, and the damage extended from beam to beam in this area.  The port gunnel was cracked laterally in this same vicinity.  The bow gelcoat was cracked and crazed extensively port and starboard from the bow to the helm console.  The damage appeared to correspond with the accident as described by Operator1.
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involved
The vessel was reported as a Total Loss with damage estimated at $2,000+
The Operator was not wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card – He was cited by Law Enforcement for Failure to possess Boater Education Card.


BARDID: WA-2016-0020
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wenatchee River
NearestCityorTown: Dryden
County: Chelan
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 14' 3” Maravia Williwaw I Manual Inflatable PVC Raft 
 
On 05/04/2016, at about 2:00 p.m., operator1 was whitewater paddling on the Wenatchee River near the Dryden Dam, located near Dryden WA in Chelan county.
 
Law Enforcement reported that they had been advised of a rafter who had been thrown from his raft and was floating downstream from the Dryden Dam.  They were also advised that a kayaker was going downstream to locate the subject.  The Chelan CSO Swift Water Rescue Team was paged out to respond to the scene.  
  
Law Enforcement was soon advised that a kayaker had located the victim (occupant1) on the South side of the river, CPR was in progress.  Medics with Cascade Ambulance soon arrived and took over CPR.  After about 55 minutes of CPR, the victim (occupant1) was pronounced dead by medics.    
 
0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
There was no apparent alcohol involved
No vessel damage was reported
The Operator was wearing a PFD
The Occupant/deceased was wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0021
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clear Lake
NearestCityorTown: Clear Lake
County: Skagit
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1997, 17' Tracker Nitro Open Motorboat w/90 hp Mercury Outboard Engine 
 
Owner/Operator –Owner1
Occupant – Passenger1
Injured – Swimmer1
 
On 05/07/2016, at about 4:50 p.m., this vessel, operated by Owner1, was cruising/fishing on Clear Lake near the boat launch, located near Clear Lake WA in Skagit county.
 
According to the Operator (Owner1), while under way from one fishing spot to another, his vessel struck a person swimming in the lake (Swimmer1).  Owner1 reported that “he just popped up right in front of me.”  Owner1 turned hard and struck Swimmer1's shoulder with the hull of his boat.  
 
Owner1 pulled Swimmer1 aboard his vessel.  Swimmer1 told Owner1 he was “OK”.  Owner1 transported Swimmer1 back to the swim beach.
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involved
No vessel damage was reported
The Operator was not wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0022
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Shipyard Cove
NearestCityorTown: Friday Harbor
County: San Juan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Fall on Dock
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1963, 20' Jessen Marine Cal 20 Auxiliary Sailboat w/Electric Outboard Engine 
 
Owner/Injured – Passenger1
Operator – Operator1
 
On 05/06/2016, at about 5:45 p.m., this vessel, operated by Operator1, was docking at Jensen's Marina on Shipyard Cove located near Friday Harbor WA in San Juan county.
 
According to the Operator1, he was operating under sail power and docking.  Passenger1 was standing on the bow of the sail boat.  Passenger1 stepped off the boat to dock, tripped and fell on the dock.  Passenger1's head hit the wooden dock causing him to lose consciousness briefly.
 
Passenger1 was transported to the hospital and required stitches to two places on his face.  It was also determined that his right eye socket bone had been fractured in the fall.
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involved
No vessel damage was reported
The Operator was not wearing a PFD
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0023
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sauk River
NearestCityorTown: Darrington
County: Snohomish
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 9' Life Line Plastic Kayak

On 05/17/2016, at about 9:15 a.m., this vessel, operated by Operator, was rowing/paddling on the Sauk River, 1 mile North of Sauk Prairie Road, located near Darrington WA in Snohomish county.
 
According to Law Enforcement, Operator and two friends launched their kayaks for a paddle down the North Sauk river.  About 15 minutes after launching, Operator's kayak started taking on water so he got out and swam to shore.  The kayak continued down river and became trapped in a log jam.  It is not known if water came into the vessel due to hull failure or improper use of the splash skirt.
  
The other two kayakers continued down river.  The parties had no means of communicating.  The other two subjects later exited the river and returned on foot.  
  
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involved
The vessel was reported as a Total Loss – Estimated value of $300
The Operator was wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0024
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-05-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Washington
NearestCityorTown: Mercer Island
County: King
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 2000, 25' Baja Outlaw Cabin Motorboat w/502 hp Mericruiser In-Board/Out-Drive Engine
 
Owner/Operator/Injured – Owner1
Witnesses – Witness2 / Witness1
 
On 05/07/2016, at about 2:00 p.m., this vessel, operated by Owner1, was cruising on Lake Washington, at the South tip of Mercer Island, located near Mercer Island WA in King county.
 
According to one of the witnesses (Witness2), he and two friends, Witness1 and Owner1, all in separate vessels, were traveling at the above location in somewhat of a triangle at about 60 MPH.  Witness2 reported that Owner1's vessel was beside him while underway.  Witness2 looked over at some point and did not see Owner1 anymore.  He turned around to locate Owner1.  
 
Witness2 found Owner1's vessel but did not see Owner1 in it.  Witness2 boarded Owner1's vessel and found him unconscious on the port side floor of the vessel in a seated position.  According to Witness2, when he boarded the vessel, the engine was still in gear and at RMP, but the vessel was not moving.  Witness2 and Witness1 called 911.
 
When Law Enforcement arrived at the scene, they located Owner1's vessel floating upright with two adult males (Witness2 & Witness1) standing in the vessel.  According to Law Enforcement, Owner1 was in a seated position on the port side of the vessel on the floor.  His head was positioned within the arm rests of the vessel's captain chair.  Owner1 was bleeding from the mouth and ear.  There was damage to the chair that Owner1 was leaning against.  The right arm rest of the chair was bent approximately 6 inches.  Witness2 confirmed that Owner1 was the only person in the vessel and that he was never in the water after the accident had occurred.
 
According to an EMT that had also arrived on scene, Owner1 was going in and out of consciousness but responding to his verbal instructions.  Owner1 was bleeding from his mouth and right ear.  Owner1 was C-collared and placed on a backboard for transport.  He was then transported to Overlake Medical Center.
 
Law Enforcement located Owner1's truck and trailer.  The vessel was side towed to the launch then trailered and taken out of the water.  Once out of the water Law Enforcement Officers were able to see damage to the lower unit of the vessel.  The lower unit appeared to have failed and was barely attached to the vessel.  
 
With the failure of the lower unit and the damage to the port captain chair, along with witness statements, Law Enforcement concluded that the vessel was traveling in a straight line northbound on Lake Washington, when the lower unit failed and caused the vessel to turn hard to starboard.  The Operator, Owner1, was not prepared for the unexpected turn, and the force of the turn caused Owner1 to be flung to the port side of the vessel.  Owner1 then collided with the captain's chair and gunwale of the vessel.
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
There was apparent alcohol involved
The vessel was reported as a Total Loss – Estimated value of $25,000
The Operator was not wearing a PFD
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0025
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:10:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hummel Lake
NearestCityorTown: Lopez Island
County: San Juan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 14’ Browning Navaho Aluminum Canoe

On 05/11/2016, at about 7:10 p.m., this vessel was floating/drifting on Hummel Lake about ¼ mile out from the boat launch, located near Lopez Island WA in San Juan county.

According to Law Enforcement on this date and time they received a report of a person that fell out of a canoe on Hummel Lake.  It was reported that the person struggled to get back onto the canoe and then it was witnessed that he went under the water and did not surface.

Witnesses on scene said that the victim had been drinking and went out on the canoe by himself.  It was reported that he did not have a PFD on board with him and he was not wearing a PFD.  He was about 1/4 mile off shore on the lake.  

His hat and the paddle that he was using were found floating by the canoe.  An empty beer bottle was found in the canoe.  No other items were located around the canoe.  

According to Law Enforcement here was no evidence to suggest foul play in this incident.  Talking with the witnesses, they reported that he had paddled out and was sitting in the rear seat of the canoe when it rolled over and he fell into the water.  At the time of incident his body had not been recovered from the lake and he is presumed to be deceased.

On 05/17/2016, Law Enforcement reported that the victim's body had been recovered from the lake.  Cause of death was ruled as "Freshwater Drowning".

0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
There was apparent alcohol involved
No vessel damage reported
The Operator was not wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card
 


BARDID: WA-2016-0026
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Puget Sound
NearestCityorTown: Olympia
County: Thurston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 10' 2016, Tamarack Angler High-Density Polyethylene Kayak
 
On 05/13/2016, at about 11:45 a.m., Law Enforcement recovered this vessel drifting and unoccupied on Puget Sound about 250 yards off shore from the 1700 block of Marine Drive NE, located near Olympia WA in Thurston county.
 
According to Law Enforcement the vessel contained belongings of a deceased subject located on 05/14/2016, at 10:15 a.m.  The deceased subject was located in Olympia about 100 yards off shore in front of 511 Flora Vista Road NE, in Budd Inlet.  
 
The Thurston County Coroner's Office confirmed the cause of death to be asphyxiation by salt water.  The Coroner's Office report is pending and the toxicology report will be forward upon completion.
 
0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
There was apparent alcohol involved – Toxicology Report Pending
No vessel damage reported
The Operator was not wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card 

 
 


BARDID: WA-2016-0027
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Angle Lake
NearestCityorTown: SeaTac
County: King
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 12' 2016, Intex Excursion 5 Inflatable Boat w/.5 hp Electric Trolling Motor
 
On 05/21/2016, at about 3:30 p.m., this vessel was cruising on Angle Lake, mid lake, located near SeaTac WA in King county.  According to Law Enforcement, Operator and Deceased went to Angle Lake to try a new inflatable boat they had just purchased.  At about 3:25 p.m., while Operator was operating the electric trolling motor and without notice, Deceased took off his shirt and jumped in the lake to swim.  
 
Shortly thereafter Deceased was having trouble swimming and was struggling to stay afloat, flailing about.  This was witnessed by two people who were in nearby kayaks who started to respond to calls for help from Operator.  Operator attempted to get his boat turned around to help Deceased but as he got close Deceased slipped under the water not to reappear until recovered deceased from the bottom of the lake.  
 
According to Operator, Deceased had been talking on how he was a good swimmer and was shocked when he jumped over the side into the cold water.  Operator and Deceased only had one PFD on board and Operator had no experience with boats or boating.  He stated he had difficulty operating the boat.  
 
Fire and Police resources arrived and began searching for Deceased using surface rescue, dive rescue and ROV/sonar.  Deceased was located and recovered.  He was released to the King County Medical Examiner.
 
0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
There was apparent alcohol involved 
No vessel damage reported
The Operator was not wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card
 


BARDID: WA-2016-0029
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Puget Sound
NearestCityorTown: Port Angeles
County: Clallam
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 2007, 18’ Tracker Targa Aluminum Open Motorboat w/125 hp Mercury Outboard Engine
Vessel #1 (V2) – Rusty Brown/Dark Orange Color Fiberglass Boat w/New Yamaha Engine

On 05/27/2016, at about 12:01 p.m., this vessel was on Port Angeles Harbor at the Boat Haven Dock, located near Port Angeles WA in Clallam county.  Law Enforcement reported that, according to Witness, (V1), V2 operated by Operator2, intentionally rammed V1 owner’s boat (V1).
 
Witness told Law Enforcement that he was holding the boat (V1) at the dock/launch waiting for V1 owner to back the vehicle down to get the boat.  Witness felt the boat suddenly push against him  - another boat had hit V1 owner's boat (V1).  According to Witness, there were 3 males in V2, all white around 60 years of age.  One of them said something like “lil punk should have moved your boat” and there was a verbal confrontation.  From their behavior, Witness believed all three males were intoxicated.
 
V1 Owner, V1 owner said he was backing his vehicle down and heard yelling.  He stepped in and tried to calm the situation down.  He didn't realize that there was damage to his boat until it was out of the water.  When he realized there was damage he said something to one of the other males about the damage and how they were going to resolve it.  One of the men told V1 owner to call his insurance company.   The 3 men left without providing insurance information or names.
 
V1 owner told Officers that the “fish checker” had also witnessed the collision.  The Officer contacted the Fish & Wildlife employee who told her he couldn’t get involved.  He was uncooperative and would only say that he witnessed a collision, that it seemed to him the other boat was trying to teach V1 owner a lesson.  He also said that the Officer that she should take the statements made by V1 owner and Witness more seriously than statements made by the other people.  He would not provide any information that would help identify the other parties in the collision.
 
On 06/01/2016, Law Enforcement spoke with the Owner of V2, Operator2.  Operator2 told the Officer he was approaching the dock and it was busy and windy.  He asked the guy holding the boat (Witness) if he would move the boat up so he would have more room to get to the dock.  He said Witness responded with something about not having the key and it wasn’t his boat.  Operator2 said he again asked Witness to walk the boat up and he refused saying it wasn’t his boat and he didn’t have a key.  Operator2 said the boats came close to colliding but his friends were able to keep them apart.  Operator2 said once on the dock, Witness became confrontational spitting on him twice and kicking his boat several times.  Operator2 said the fish checker came down and things calmed between them.    
 
Operator2 said he loaded his boat and left because he didn’t want any further confrontation with Witness.  Operator2 said he never heard the Owner of V1 (V1 owner) say anything about damage or calling police or he would have stayed.  Operator2 provided the information for his passengers. 
 
0 Injury / 0 Fatalities
V1 - There was apparent alcohol involved 
V2 – Alcohol involvement is unknown
V1 – Vessel damage estimated at $2,000+
V2 - No vessel damage reported
V1 – No Operator PFD wear N/A 
V2 – PFD wear unknown 
V1 – No Operator – Owner did have a mandatory Boater Education Card 
V2 – Operator – No mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0030
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Tapps
NearestCityorTown: Bonney Lake
County: Pierce
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 1999, 18’ Bayliner Pleasure Craft Open Motorboat 
Owner – 
Operator – Operator1
Occupants – 3 additional
Tube Riders – 3
 
Vessel #2 (V2) – 1998, 16’ Fisher Pleasure Craft Open Motorboat w/40 hp Outboard Engine
Owner/Operator – Operator2
Occupants – 2 additional
 
On 06/05/2016, at about 02:18 p.m., these 2 vessels were operating in the Church Area of Lake Tapps, located near 
Bonney Lake, WA in Pierce county.  
 
According to Law Enforcement, V1, operated by Operator1, was traveling in the Lake Tapps Inlet area, pulling three juveniles on a tube.  While making a turn, the tube either struck or was struck by V2, operated by Operator2.  The details to what occurred are still under investigation.
 
One occupant seated on the left side of the tube, was injured after striking V2.  She was taken aboard V1 then transported to the Inlet Island Park where she was seen by medical staff from East Pierce Fire and Rescue.  She was then transported to the hospital for further evaluation.
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involved 
No damage to either vessel was reported
The Operator of V1 was wearing a PFD / Unknown if V2 Operator was wearing a PFD
Operator of V1 did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card / Operator of V2 did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0031
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spieden Channel
NearestCityorTown: Roche Harbor
County: San Juan
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - 1988, 15' Sea Sport Classic Open Motorboat w/50 hp Evinrude Outboard Engine
 
Owner / Injured – Passenger1
Operator / Injured – Operator1
 
On 05/28/2016, at about 09:30 a.m., this vessel, operated by Operator1, was picking up shrimp pots on Spieden Channel, in front of Spieden Island, located near Roche Harbor in San Juan county, WA.
 
Law Enforcement reported that according to Operator1, he and Passenger1 were pulling a shrimp pot just West of Spieden Island.  Operator1 indicated that the winch was on the stern of the vessel and it was pointed towards the incoming waves and that the vessel was struck by two large wakes as they were pulling the pot up. Operator1 said he observed the stern of the vessel was sinking so he jumped in the water to get clear of the sinking vessel.  
 
Passenger1 remained on the vessel as it was sinking, eventually capsizing, over the port side first.  Operator1 explained he lost vision of Passenger1 and believed he was under the vessel.  Approximately 40 seconds later he saw Passenger1 come up from under the water and he went to his aid.  According to Operator1, there were several vessels in the area.  One attempted to assist with negative results.  
 
Operator1 reported that he was holding Passenger1 who appeared to be semi-alert and eyes open.  Another vessel came to their aid and was able to pull both him and Passenger1 out of the water.  Operator1 was unable to find a pulse on Passenger1 so he began compressions.  It appeared Passenger1 started to breathe as they made their way to the Roche Harbor gas dock.  
 
Medics arrived and transported both Passenger1 and Operator1 for initial evaluation at the Peace Health Medical Center in Friday Harbor.  Passenger1 was later flown to Bellingham for further evaluation.  A medical professional reported that Passenger1 had a small cut on the top of his head and had taken some water into his lungs, but was alert when they flew him off.  
 
According to Law Enforcement, Operator1 did mention later that they were having engine trouble right before the incident occurred.  He said he was actually trying to start the vessel and Passenger1 was on the stern pulling a pot.  On 5/31/2016, Passenger1 reported the vessel was recovered and was currently on Henry Island.  There was some prop damage to his outboard engine and unknown damage to the actual outboard engine.            
 
2 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involvement
Vessel damage was estimated at $500
Both occupants were wearing PFDs
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0033
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Washington
NearestCityorTown: Mercer Island
County: King
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 (V1 ) – 1999, 21’ Supra Open Motorboat
 
Owner – Owner1
Operator – Operator1
Occupants – 3 additional passengers
 
Vessel 2 (V2) – 1997, 26’ Bayliner Cabin Motorboat
 
Owner/Operator – Owner2
Occupant/Injured – PassengerV2
 
 
On 06/04/2016, at about 07:00 p.m., Vessels 1 and 2 were on Lake Washington at the Mercer Island Boat Launch, located in Mercer Island, WA in King county. 
 
Law Enforcement reported that V2 was tied up along the dock at the Mercer Island Boat Launch, waiting in line to haul the vessel out of the water.  V1, operated by Operator1, was approaching the dock.  The Owner, Owner1, stated that the vessel had no reverse.  As V1 approached the dock, the Operator, Operator1, swing sideways as he dropped off the guy (unknown) going to grab the vehicle and trailer.  V1 collided with the dock and the port stern of V2.  
 
V2 sustained minimal but the female passenger, PassengerV2, was jolted from the collision causing her knees to buckle causing her to fall to the floor of the vessel.  She complained of pain to her knees but declined medical attention.  A verbal argument ensued between the Owners of both vessels.  V1 and all occupants left the scene without providing any information to the Owner/Operator of V2 (Owner2).
 
Law Enforcement located V1 a short time later.  V1 was found to have substantial damage to the port side.  The Owner of V1, Owner1, provided insurance information but the Operator, Operator1, had already left the scene.  No one aboard V1 had any way of contacting Operator1 at the time of the collision or they refused to respond to any calls/texts from the Owner, Owner1.  
 
The occupants of V2 were provided with insurance information from V1.  The female occupant from V2, PassengerV2, stated she would likely be seeking medical treatment.
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
V1 - There was apparent alcohol involvement / V2 – There was no apparent alcohol involvement 
V1 - Damage was estimated at $4000 / V2 – Damage estimated at $500
It is not known if either Operator was wearing a PFD
V1 Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card / V2 Operator mandatory Boater Education Card unknown


BARDID: WA-2016-0034
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Puget Sound
NearestCityorTown: Coupeville
County: Island
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 7’ Pelican Kayak – Year/Model Unknown
 
Owner/Operator/Injured – Owner1
Witness – Witness1
 
 On 06/04/2016, at about 11:14 a.m., this vessel, operated by Owner1, was rowing/paddling on Puget Sound/Saratoga Passage located near Coupeville, WA in Island county.
 
According to Law Enforcement, they received information of a person with a green kayak yelling for help.  Initial reports subject near Camano Island.  Additional reports from the Cranes Landing Road area in Coupeville.  Fire Rescue arrived and removed the subject, Owner1, from the water.
 
Owner1 stated that he had failed to put the plug in his kayak when he left Camano Island.  He tried to swim to shore on Whidbey.  
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involved 
No vessel damage reported
The Operator was wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0035
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Columbia River
NearestCityorTown: Richland
County: Benton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 (V1) – 1989, 22' 5” Regal Valanti 225 SC Cabin Motorboat (USCG Auxiliary Vessel – Operating Under Coast Guard Orders)
Vessel 2 (V2) – 2003, 20' Milan Open Motorboat
 
On 06/05/2016, at about 03:26 p.m., these two vessels were operating on the Columbia River, West of Columbia Point and Howard Ammon Park located near Richland, WA in Benton county.  NOTE:  V1, operated by Operator1, is a US Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel that was operating under USCG orders at the time of this incident.   
 
According to the Operator of V2, Operator2, she and the other 6 occupants of this vessel, had boarded at the Columbia Point Marina shortly before the altercation with V1, around 3:15 p.m.  V2 left the marina and took a left onto the river to head towards Howard Ammon Park to try and catch a glimpse of the boat races that were being held that day.  Operator2 reported that there were MANY other boats in this general area that were all doing the same thing as they were planning to do.  V2 slowly motored into the area and while doing so, saw the Patrol Boat (V1) ahead of them.  At that time V1 started to take a left on the river and make a wide turn.  After doing so, V2 motored up river a bit more where they came to a safe stopping point and turned the engine off.  
 
Operator2 reported that there were multiple boats around her vessel and she kept watch over their locations.  All the while, she was watching V1 motoring farther off to the left of her vessel then start to approach her vessel from behind.  Once V1 started to head towards V2, the occupants were under the impression that V1 was “coming to check them and their vessel out”.  V1 had its emergency light on top of the boat on and flashing and all 3 men on board were on the right hand side of the boat appearing to be ready to come up on the side of V2. 
 
Operator2 watched as V1 got closer and closer to V2.  She looked at the 3 men on board of V1.  All 3 of the men's head direction and eye focus were all turn to the right, not straight ahead in the direction in which they had their boat in gear to.  Operator2 quickly concluded that they didn't see her vessel.  She quickly jumped on the back of her boat to get ready to push V1 off the back end of her boat.  At this point, V1 was about 5 feet from the back of V2, still coming with speed and momentum.  Operator2 made the instant decision to jump back to catch V1's bow with the massive anchor attached to the front.  All occupants of V2 started screaming and yelling for V1 to stop.  By that point, V1 had too much momentum and was not able to reverse quickly enough or change their course to avoid hitting V2.  V1 proceeded to hit V2 with the massive anchor causing substantial damage to V2.   
 
0 Injury / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involved 
V2 estimated damage at $2,690
The Operator of V2 was not wearing a PFD
The Operator of V2 did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0036
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saratoga Passage
NearestCityorTown: Langley
County: Island
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Sudden medical condition
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 9' 7” Plastic Hobie Mirage Sport Kayak (Year Unknown)
 
Owner / Operator / Injured – 
Witnesses – 
 
On 06/05/2016, at about 09:00 a.m., this vessel was rowing/paddling on Saratoga Passage, located near 
Langley, WA in Island county.  
 
According to Law Enforcement, subject was paddling about 50 feet from shore when he suffered a medical emergency (seizure).  Subject fell overboard.  He was wearing an inflatable (manual) PFD which did not inflate.  Subject was pulled to shore by witnesses who began CPR.  Subject was transported to Providence Hospital where he was admitted and is recovering.
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involved 
No vessel damage reported
The Operator was wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0037
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Washington
NearestCityorTown: Seattle
County: King
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1957, 21’ Wooden Chris Craft Capri Open Motorboat w/175 hp Hercules Inboard Engine

On 06/05/2016, at about 02:20 p.m., this vessel was cruising on Lake Washington, near the west high rise of the Hwy 520 bridge, located near Seattle, WA in King county.  
 
According to Law Enforcement Operator was cruising at less than 7 kts northbound through the channel underneath the west high rise of Hwy 520 floating bridge.  The channel is marked with temporary channel buoy markers.  A new floating bridge is being constructed so the channel consists of a high rise of the new floating bridge as well as the old floating bridge and high rise.  There are also numerous construction barges in the area assisting with the construction of the new bridge.
 
Operator told Law Enforcement that the channel was congested with numerous boats traveling both north and south through the channel.  The channel is marked with speed limit signs limiting speed to 7 kts.  According to Operator, he believes several boats were traveling faster than 7 kts based on the wake the other vessels were producing.  
 
The sea state on the lake this day was very rough due to numerous boats on the lake.  It was also very rough in the channel.  Operator was traveling on the right side of the channel.  He reported that a 50 foot plus cabin cruiser was traveling southbound through the channel.  Operator believes this vessel was producing a large wake as he was motoring south.  The vessel had passed him and when the wake of the passing vessel reached him, the wake caught his boat and forced his vessel into the bridge face causing extensive damage to the starboard bow of this boat.  Operator attempted to steer out of the wake but couldn't because the force of the wake reduced and took away his steering capability.  
 
There was no damage to the bridge face.  Operator was able to motor his boat to a dock where he called to report the incident.  He did not have any additional information on the other vessel.  
 
0 Injury / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involved 
Vessel damage was estimated at $20,000
The Operator was not wearing a PFD
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0038
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-03-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sinclair Inlet
NearestCityorTown: Port Orchard
County: Kitsap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessels (V):  
•          V1 – 1978, 30’ Trojan Cabin Motorboat / Engine Unknown
•          V2 – 1985, 36’ Trojan Cabin Motorboat / Engine Unknown
•          V3 – 1964, 43’ Tollycraft Adventurer Cabin Motorboat w/2 Volvo Diesel Inboard Engines
•          V4 – 1979, 36’ Universal Tailsman Cabin Motorboat w/1 Ford Diesel Inboard Engine
•          V5 – 1960, 40’ Chris Craft Cabin Motorboat w/2 Detroit Diesel Inboard Engines
•          V6 – 1974, 34’ Chuwah (CHB) Cabin Motorboat w/1 Ford Diesel Inboard Engines
•          V7 – 2008, 36’ 6” Tomco Marine Cabin Motorboat w/1 Cummins Inboard Diesel Engine
•          V8 – 1992, 14’ 11” Bayliner Cabin Motorboat w/2 Hino Inboard Diesel Engines
•          V9 – 1978, 30’ Trojan Express F30 Cabin Motorboat w/2 Inboard Engines (Chev + Mercruiser)
 
On 03/20/2016, at about 03:00a.m., a fire broke out at the Port Orchard Yacht Club on Puget Sound – Sinclair Inlet, located near Port Orchard, WA in Kitsap County.
 
According to Law Enforcement, the fire broke out on a boat in Boathouse. It is believed that the fire started aboard V2, but not proven at this time.  All vessels involved were moored, with no one on board, at the time of the incident.  The cause of the fire is unknown.  A total of 5 boats were sunk and 3 others were damaged.  
 
0 Injury / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol Involvement N/A
Vessel Damages:
•          V1 – Vessel Burned and Sank – Total Loss – No estimated value available (Owner did not submit a BAR)
•          V2 – Vessel Damage Amount Unknown - $2000 or more – No damage estimate available (Owner did not submit a BAR)
•          V3 – Vessel and Boat House Total Loss – Estimated 70,000 Vessel Value / Estimated 43,000 Boat House Value
•          V4 – Vessel and Boat House Total Loss – Estimated 38,000 Vessel Value / Estimated 28,000 Boat House Value
•          V5 – Vessel Total Loss – Estimated 40,000 Vessel Value / Estimated 30,000 Property Damage
•          V6 – Vessel Total Loss – Estimated 52,000 Vessel Value / Estimated 40,000 Property Damage
•          V7 – Vessel Burned and Sank – Total Loss – Estimated 350,000 Vessel Value / Estimated 75,000 Boat House Value
•          V8 – Vessel Total Loss – Estimated 30,000 Vessel Value / Estimated 60,000 Property Damage
o    Total Estimated Vessel Damage $580,000 (Does not include V1 and V2)
o    Total Estimated Property Damage, Including Boat Houses $276,000 (Does not include V1 and V2)
•          V9 – Vessel Total Loss – Estimated 30,000 Vessel Value / Estimated 4,000 Property Damage
Operator PFD Wear N/A (All boats un-occupied at the time of incident)
Operator Mandatory Boater Education Card N/A


BARDID: WA-2016-0039
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Tapps
NearestCityorTown: Bonney Lake
County: Pierce
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – Kawasaki PWC.  No additional information available.  Hit & Run
•          Owner / Operator – Unknown
 
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2010, 19’ Nitro Open Motorboat
•          Owner / Injured –Owner1
•          Operator –Operator1
•          Occupants –Passenger1, Passenger2
 
On 06/04/2016, at about 06:30 p.m., V2, operated by Operator1, was cruising on Lake Tapps, South of Bankers Island, located near Bonney Lake, WA in Pierce county.  
 
According to the Operator of V2 (Operator1), V1 (Unknown Operator), also cruising on Lake Tapps, failed to give V2 (the stand on vessel) the right of way and struck the port side of V2 causing extreme damage to the lower and upper hull of V2.  
 
When V1 penetrated the hull of V2, it struck the passenger’s side captain’s chair breaking it off the metal stand.  The broken captain’s chair on V2 struck and injured a passenger (Owner1) who was seated in the stern of the vessel.
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involved 
V2 was a Total Loss – Value estimated at $27,500
The Operator was not wearing a PFD
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0040
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Puget Sound
NearestCityorTown: Des Moines
County: King
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – Blue Hull Sailboat.  No additional information available.  Hit & Run
Vessel #2 (V2) – 1986, 29’ Catalina Auxiliary Sailboat

On 06/04/2016, at about 11:00 a.m., both V1 and V2 were on Puget Sound, at the Des Moines Marina, located near Des Moines, WA in King county.  
 
According to the Owner of V2 her vessel was docked at B35.  The operator of V1 was motoring out from A dock.  As V1 was making a right turn, it hit V2, causing damage to V2’s starboard side.  V1 then left the scene of the accident without exchanging information.
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involved 
V2 damage estimated at $2,000
PDF wear – N/A
The Operator of V2 has a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0042
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Phantom Lake
NearestCityorTown: Bellevue
County: King
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 13’ Inflatable Kayak
 
On 06/20/2016, at about 09:30 p.m., this vessel, operated by Operator, was drifting on Phantom Lake, on the center side of the West end of the lake, located near Bellevue, WA in King county.  
 
According to Law Enforcement, on this date and time, they were dispatched to a suspected drowning at this location.  Details were that a 37 year old male, Operator, was fishing with his 5 year old son, in a two person inflatable kayak.  For unknown reasons the boat capsized and both occupants were ejected into the water.  
 
A witness heard two voices yelling for help and saw an empty kayak upside down in the water.  He called to report this but by the time fire arrived only one voice could be heard.  Rescue swimmers were able to locate and rescue the son, who was cold but un-harmed.  He was wearing a PFD.  He was transported to the hospital for evaluation.  Operator was not located.  A more extensive search was conducted on the following day without results.
 
UPDATE:  Victim was located on 07/05/2016 
 
0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
Alcohol involvement is unknown
There was no vessel damage reported
The Operator was not wearing a PDF 
The Owner did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card
 


BARDID: WA-2016-0043
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake River
NearestCityorTown: Ridgefield
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 2001, 9’5” Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 150 Personal Water Craft (PWC)
 
Owner/Operator/Injured – Operator1
 
On 06/25/2016, at about 08:20 p.m., this vessel, operated by Operator1, was cruising on Lake River between Ridgefield Marina and Felida Moorage, located near Ridgefield, WA in Clark county.  
 
According to Law Enforcement, Operator1 was cruising at a high rate of speed on this PWC southbound on Lake River from Ridgefield.  The PWC ramped over a submerged log ejecting Operator1 from the vessel.  Operator1 landed in shallow water causing injury but no damage to the vessel.
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol involvement
There was no vessel damage reported
The Operator was wearing a PDF 
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0044
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Columbia River
NearestCityorTown: Kennewick
County: Benton
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 2000, 10' Bombardier Sea-Doo GTX
•          Owner – 
•          Operator – V1 Operator
 
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2002, 10' Bombardier Sea-Doo
•          Owner - 
•          Operator/Injured – V2 Operator 
 
Witnesses – 2
 
On 06/26/2016, at about 04:00 p.m., these 2 vessels were cruising on the Columbia River/Lake Wallula, across from Ringold Fish Hatchery, located near Kennewick, WA in Benton County.  The vessels collided causing injury to V2 Operator.
 
Upon arrival, a Law Enforcement Officer on scene spoke with one of the medics and asked about V2 Operator’s condition.  He was told that she had a lump on her head and a possible broken shoulder.  The Officer asked if she had been drinking and the medic said she smelled strongly of it.    
 
V1 Operator told Law Enforcement the he was headed back in towards the shore.  He said that he didn't see V2 Operator come alongside him when he made a sharp left turn into V2 Operator causing the collision.  Officers asked V1 Operator if he had consumed any alcohol.  V1 Operator admitted to drinking the night before including a “dirty sunrise” drink at 9:30 that morning.  He said he had nothing to drink since then.  V1 Operator agreed to do voluntary field sobriety tests.  Officers administered the tests and V1 Operator passed.  He also provided a PBT sample of .000.  V1 Operator admitted that he was trying to splash the shore when the accident occurred.
 
Law Enforcement called one of the witnesses, Witness1, to get his account of the accident.  Witness1 said he was nearby on his boat and saw the whole thing.  He described V1 Operator and V2 Operator running parallel to each other headed back into shore.  V2 Operator cut power and was at idle speed while V1 Operator sped past.  Witness1 said that V1 Operator turned sharply to the left and “T-boned” V2 Operator.  He said that V2 Operator's lower half remained partially seated on the Jet Ski but her upper half went forward and her head contacted the steering area.  It appeared that she went unconscious for about 30 seconds.  Other people present, including V1 Operator, rushed to help her.  She was loaded into Witness1's boat and taken across to meet the ambulance.
 
Based on Witness1's and V1 Operator’s statements, Officers advised V1 Operator that he was going to be cited for Reckless Operation of a Jet Ski.  He was also cited for Failure to Possess a Mandatory Boater Education Card.  Since V1 Operator was sober, Officers allowed him to take a vessel in tow and motor back to shore at Columbia Park where their Jet Ski trailer was.  
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
There was alcohol involvement
V1 damage estimated at $500 / V2 damage estimated at $1,000
Both Vessel Operators were wearing a PFD
V1 Operator had a mandatory Boater Education Card / V2 Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0045
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Soap Lake
NearestCityorTown: Soap Lake
County: Grant
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel - 17' Aluminum Coleman Canoe
 
Owner - Unknown
Operator/Injured - (Operator1)
Occupant - (Occupant1)
Witness 
 
On 06/25/2016, at about 02:34 p.m., this vessel, operated by Operator1, was drifting on Soap Lake, near Soap Lake, WA located in Grant county.
 
According to Law Enforcement, they responded to a report of two subjects in the water after their canoe capsized.  Operator1, who was not wearing a PFD, was struggling to stay afloat.  Law Enforcement assisted the two adult males (Operator1 / Occupant1) out of the water bringing them aboard the LE vessel.  
          
The two men were transported to the shoreline for EMS standing-by.  Operator1 was transported to the hospital and treated for hypothermia and released.
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol was involved
No vessel damage reported
No PFDs were worn
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card 


BARDID: WA-2016-0046
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Yakima River
NearestCityorTown: Ellensburg
County: Kittitas
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 10’ Angler Plastic Kayak

On 06/26/2016, at about 06:56 p.m., this vessel was drifting/rowing/paddling on the Yakima River near Irene Rinehart Park, located near Ellensburg, WA in Kittitas county.
 
According to Law Enforcement, they were dispatched to a water rescue on the Yakima River.  Operator1 was floating down the river in this vessel when it collided with a rock diversion dam at Irene Rinehart Park.  The vessel capsized causing Operator1 to fall overboard.  
 
Operator1 swam to a tree caught in the diversion dam where she waited for rescue.  Officers arrived, placed a PFD on her and pulled her into her into their vessel.  She appeared uninjured but very cold.  Operator1 was placed into a waiting ambulance where she was treated for cold exposure.
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol was not involved
Vessel was a total loss – Estimated value of $500
No PFD was worn
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0047
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Lake
NearestCityorTown: Nine Mile Falls
County: Spokane
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 1988, 20’ Cobalt Open Motorboat
•          Owner/Operator/Injured – Operator1
•          Occupant – V1 Passenger
 
Vessel #2 (V2) – 1989, 23’ Carver Cabin Motorboat
•          Owner/Operator – Operator2
•          Occupant/Injured – V2 Passenger1
•          Occupant – V2 Passenger2
 
06/28/2016, at about 11:30 p.m., these two vessels were on Long Lake near the Westlake Homeowners area, located near Nine Mile Falls, WA in Spokane County.  V1 struck V2 causing injury to one occupant on each vessel.
 
According to Law Enforcement, V1, operated by Operator1, was cruising northbound on Long Lake from Suncrest Park enroute to Willow Bay Resort.  V2, operated by Operator2, was still on the water, not at anchor, engine off, navigation and anchor lights on.  The bow of V1 struck the front, starboard side of V2 causing severe crush damage to V2.  
 
The occupant (V2 Passenger1) in the cabin of V2 was thrown about and received injuries including a fractured cervical vertebra, a fractured hand, as well as lacerations to her head and right leg requiring stitches.
 
The Operator of V1, Operator1, sustained lacerations to his head from striking the windshield of the other vessel.  In a statement from Operator1, he indicated that his vessel was going just fast enough to stay on plane.  He was cited for Assault by Watercraft.  
 
2 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol involvement
V1 damage estimated at $4,000 / V2 was a Total Loss with an estimated value of $12,000
No PFDs were worn by those involved
V1 Operator had a mandatory Boater Education Card / V2 Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0048
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Puget Sound
NearestCityorTown: Des Moines
County: King
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1967, 38' Tollyc Wood Cabin Motorboat
 
On 06/30/2016, at about 11:05 a.m., this vessel was cruising on Puget Sound near Des Moines, WA in King County.
 
According to Law Enforcement, Operator was approaching the Des Moines fuel dock when he heard a loud explosion type sound from the engine compartment.  When he went to investigate, someone on the fuel dock advised him that his boat was on fire.  
 
Operator grabbed his fire extinguisher and attempted to put out the flames.  His attempt was unsuccessful and the flames continued to grow so he disembarked the vessel.  The vessel was positioned at the north corner of the fuel dock.  South King County Fire and Rescue arrived on scene and extinguished the fire.  
 
The results of the fire investigation, conducted by King County Fire, are pending.
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol was not involved
Vessel was a total loss – Estimated value of $30,000
No PFD was worn
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0049
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Banks Lake
NearestCityorTown: Coulee City
County: Grant
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1996, 18' Searay Open Motorboat (Towing Inner Tube)
 
Owner – 
Operator –Operator1
 
Vessel Occupants – 3 additional 
 
Tube Occupants – 2 plus Injured Tube Occupant
 
Injured Tube Occupant – Injured1
 
On 07/01/2016, at about 07:47 p.m. this vessel, operated by Operator1, was cruising and towing an inner tube on Banks Lake near Hwy 155 MP 6 located near Coulee City, WA in Grant County.
           
According to Law Enforcement, Operator1 was towing 3 adult males on an inner tube.  The vessel made a sharp turn, hitting a wave causing all 3 occupants to be ejected from the inner tube.  
 
One of the tube occupants, Injured1, sustained a fractured right femur as a result of the accident.  He was wearing a PFD at the time of the incident.
 
The Operator, Operator1, was cited for Failure to have a Boater Education card.
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol was not involved
No vessel damage reported
The Operator was not wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0050
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Stevens
NearestCityorTown: Lake Stevens
County: Snohomish
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 2015, 22' Bentley Cruise Pontoon Boat w/115 hp Mercury Outboard Motor
•          Owner/Operator –Operator1
•          Occupants – 5 additional
 
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2011, 11' Inflatable Sea Eagle Kayak
•          Owner/Operator/Injured – Kayaker1
•          Occupants – Kayaker2
•          Witnesses - 3
 
07/01/2016, at about 09:45 p.m., these two vessels were operating on Lake Stevens, located near Lake Stevens, WA in Snohomish County.  V1 struck V2 causing injury to one occupant on V2.
 
According to Law Enforcement, V1, operated by Operator1, was cruising in the north cove of Lake Stevens and was headed from the west to the east down the middle of the cove.  Operator1 had on all navigation lights, including headlights illuminated on his vessel, as sunset was at 2111 hours and it was dark out.    
 
V2, operated by Kayaker1 with his wife (Kayaker2) on board, were traveling north across the north cove of Lake Stevens to return to the city swim beach where they had entered the water about 1 hour earlier.  V2 was operating with no navigation lights or lanterns (confirmed by witnesses).  He told officers that he had a lantern on board his vessel, but did not illuminate it. 
 
V2, cut in front of V1's (Operator1's) path.  Operator1 did not see V2 cut in front of him, as it was dark out.  A passenger on board V1 saw V2 a few seconds before the collision.  The passenger on V2 (Kayaker2), voluntarily left the vessel to avoid the collision.  
 
Kayaker2 was run over by V1 and struck by the propeller on the upper left arm.  She sustained serious injuries to include 3 significant lacerations, a large contusion, and a broken lower arm.  The Operator of V2, Kayaker1, was cited for Navigation Lights & Shapes / No Navigation Lights.
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
There was apparent alcohol involvement
No damage reported to V1 / V2 was a Total Loss with an estimated value of $350 
V1 Operator was not wearing a PFD / V2 Operator was wearing a PFD
V1 Operator had a mandatory Boater Education Card / V2 Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0051
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Columbia River
NearestCityorTown: Mattawa
County: Grant
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1991, 19’ Tra Spectrum Open Motorboat w/2 Mercury Engines – 115 hp / 9.9 hp

On 07/02/2016, at about 05:30 p.m., this vessel was at anchor on the Columbia River at Buckshot Creek located near Mattawa, WA in Grant County.
           
subject reported that on this date, he and 4 other occupants were fishing at Buckshot Creek while at anchor. The winds picked up causing the anchor rope to get caught up in the motor.  The vessel swamped and sank.  
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol involvement
The vessel was reported as a Total Loss with an estimated value of $17,000
The Operator was wearing a PFD
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0052
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Columbia River
NearestCityorTown: Quincy
County: Grant
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 2007, 20’ 6”  Correct Craft Ski Natique Open Motorboat w/410 hp Inboard Engine
 
On 07/03/2016, at about 02:30 p.m., this vessel was cruising on the Columbia River at Sunland located near Quincy, WA in Grant County.
           
Operator reported that he and 3 passengers were cruising on the Columbia River.  The vessel took 2 large waves causing it to flood/swamp with water resulting in electrical/motor failure as well as damage to the body of the vessel.  Operator reported this vessel as a total loss.
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol involvement
The vessel was reported as a Total Loss with an estimated value of $29,500
The Operator was wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0053
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Columbia River
NearestCityorTown: Pasco
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1990, 34’ 8” SeaRay Cabin Motorboat w/2 Mercruiser Inboard Engines (720 hp)
 
Owner/Operator – (Operator1)
Occupant/Injured – (Injured1)
Occupants – 5 additional
 
On 07/03/2016, time of day not reported, this vessel, operated by Operator1, was cruising on the Columbia River near Pasco, WA in Franklin County.
           
Operator1 reported that he was cruising at approximately 20 mph when the vessel struck a low part of the river.  The vessel instantly stopped and high centered in the middle of the Columbia River.  
 
The sudden stop caused one of the passengers to fall within the vessel.  His injuries were reported as Scrapes/Bruises, Cuts, and Sprain/Strain to the left side of his body (leg, arm, shoulder, & neck).
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol involvement
Vessel damages were estimated at $10,   
No PFDs were worn during the time of this incident
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0054
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Whatcom
NearestCityorTown: Bellingham
County: Whatcom
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1958, 18’ 6” Ameribody Auxiliary Sailboat w/5 hp Lehr Outboard Engine
 
On 07/04/2016, at about 03:30 p.m., this vessel was sailing on Lake Whatcom near Sunrise Bay / Agate Bay located near Bellingham, WA in Whatcom County.
           
Operator reported that while he was sailing he encountered a near miss, on the starboard tack of the vessel, with a landing floatplane.  As a result of this near miss, the vessel was capsized by the prop of the floatplane.  Operator was rescued, un-injured, by a passing boat.  The floatplane was nowhere to be seen.
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol involvement
Vessel damages were estimated at $2,000   
The Operator was wearing a PFD 
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0055
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Columbia River
NearestCityorTown: Pasco
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1996, 34’ Maxum 3200 SCR Cabin Motorboat w/2 Sterndrive Engines (500 hp)

On 07/14/2016, sometime after 08:30 p.m., this vessel was stolen from the Port of Benton Moorage located at Clover Island Inn in Benton County WA.
           
According to Law Enforcement, the vessel had been run aground and located at about 07:30 a.m. on 07/15/2016, at Indian Island located on the Columbia River near Pasco, WA in Franklin County.  It appeared as though the suspect did not know how to read the channel markers or work the depth sounder onboard the vessel as the vessel was grounded in approximately 3.5 feet of water.
 
The suspect fled the scene.  The Kennewick Police Department is investigating the theft of the vessel - Case number 16-24067.
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol involvement is unknown
Vessel damages were estimated at $3,500 
PFD wear is unknown
Mandatory Boater Education Card is unknown


BARDID: WA-2016-0056
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deception Pass
NearestCityorTown: Oak Harbor
County: Island
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1989, 9’ Yamaha PWC

On 07/03/2016, at about 04:18 p.m., this vessel was cruising on Deception Pass located near Oak Harbor in Island County WA.
           
According to Law Enforcement, they were dispatched to a jet skier in the water hanging on to his jet ski and waving his arms in the vicinity of Deception Pass near West Point.  Officers arrived in the area, experiencing swells up to 6’, at around 04:28 p.m.  They located the reported subject about 200 yards North of West Point toward Deception Island.  At about 04:32 p.m., the subject was hauled on board the Officer’s vessel after the subject told them he was too cold to assist in the recovery.  
 
The subject was transferred to a fire rescue boat unit while Officers attempted to recover the PWC.  After 3 attempts in heavy swells, the PWC rolled over rendering it impossible to retrieve it.  
 
The PWC washed ashore on West Beach on 07/04/2016.
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol involvement
The vessel was a “Total Loss” with an estimated value of $2,000
The Operator was wearing a PFD
The Operator had a mandatory Boater Education Card from Canada (6145356)


BARDID: WA-2016-0057
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Chelan
NearestCityorTown: Chelan
County: Chelan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 2008, 10’ Kawasaki PWC 
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2007, 10’ Kawasaki PWC

On 07/04/2016, at about 02:50 p.m., these vessels were cruising on Lake Chelan, West of Lakeside Park located near Lake Chelan in Chelan County WA.
           
Law Enforcement reported that according to the operator of V2,  he and V1 were “messing around” at this location about 15 to 20 feet apart.  V1 was swerving in an “S” pattern on the right side of V2 and suddenly turned left into #2.  
 
According to (V2), V1 went under his vessel causing Operator1 to jump into the water, hitting his chin and possibly breaking it.
 
Law Enforcement reported that both vessels were violating the 100 foot rule from other vessels and were traveling at approximately 40 mph.  The Operator of V1 was cited for Operating Vessel in a Negligent Manner.  Both vessels were rentals.
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol involvement
V1 damage of $2,750 / V2 damage of $650
Both Operators were wearing a PFD
Neither Operator had a mandatory Boater Education Card / Both Operators had completed the Motor Vessel Rental Checklist


BARDID: WA-2016-0058
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Baker Lake
NearestCityorTown: Concrete
County: Whatcom
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1947, 12’ Aluminum Open Motorboat w/9.9 hp Mercury Outboard Engine

On 07/13/2016, at about 08:00 p.m., this vessel was operating on the North end of Baker Lake located near Concrete WA in Whatcom County.
 
According to the Vessel Owner he had been fishing with his father on this date from 08:00 a.m. until right around 06:00 p.m. when they went back to camp to eat.  When they arrived at camp, Victim wanted to go out and fish.  Owner did not want to go back out so he told Victim to go ahead and take the boat.  This was around 07:30 p.m.  At about 08:00 p.m., Victim took the boat out and Owner stayed at camp to relax then went to bed.  When Owner woke in the morning, he discovered that Victim had not returned to camp.  Owner then called 911.
 
Law Enforcement reported that Victim left the campsite at Mile 23 Baker Lake Road in an un-licensed 12’ aluminum boat with a 9.9 hp motor.  The time of departure was 08:00 p.m. on 07/13/2016.  Victim did not return.  Four days of search operations yielded no clues to the location of Victim or the boat.
 
0 Injuries / 1 Missing
No apparent alcohol involvement
The vessel was a “Total Loss” with an estimated value of $200
The Operator was not wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0059
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Columbia River
NearestCityorTown: Kennewick
County: Benton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1988, 7’ Kawasaki PWC w/40 hp Inboard/Outdrive Engine

On 07/24/2016, at about 11:30 a.m., this vessel was cruising on the Columbia River near the Edison Street boat launch located near Kennewick WA in Benton County.
 
According to the Vessel Operator (Operator1) he was in the middle of the river practicing his turns when he lost balance and fell off the PWC.  After he fell, the PWC’s throttle stuck in the open position and it took off full throttle towards shore.  He began to yell as loud as he could to try and warn the people on shore but was too far away for them to hear him.  
 
The PWC traveled about 1000 yards or more and struck a large rock on shore (sitting at approximately 45 degree angle) causing a loud bang followed by a small fire.  This happened next to two women, a child, and a dog.  There was a man walking nearby that heard/saw what happened and quickly extinguished the flames by throwing water on them.  Fortunately, no one was injured.
 
Operator1 added that normally when he wrecks on the PWC the throttle releases and it idles in a circle allowing him to bet back on and continue to ride.  He did not know what happened to cause the throttle to stick.   
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol involvement
The vessel was a “Total Loss” with an estimated value of $1,000
The Operator was wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0060
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Yakima River
NearestCityorTown: Selah
County: Kittitas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 2007, 12’ Seadoo Bombardier PWC
Vessel #2 (V2) – 1994, 17’ Seaswirl Runabout Open Motorboat

On 07/17/2016, at about 02:30 p.m., these two vessels were cruising on the Yakima River, South of Roza Recreational Boat Launch, located near Selah WA in Kittitas County. 
 
According to Law Enforcement, V1 was running North bound on the river about 200 yards South of Roza Recreational Boat Launch.  V2 was traveling in the same direction from behind.  
 
V2 decided to overtake V1 on his starboard side.  V1 wasn't aware of V2 coming up on him.  V1 made a sudden turn to his right striking V2 on his port bow.
 
Law Enforcement concluded that the primary cause of the accident was V2 following too close.                
 
3 Injuries (V1 – 2 & V2 – 1) / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol involvement
V1 damage of $5,000 / V2 damage of $100
V1 Operator was wearing a PFD / V1 Operator was not wearing a PFD
Both Operators had a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0061
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:48:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Whitman Lake
NearestCityorTown: Graham
County: Pierce
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 3' Jobe Inflatable Fishing Float Tube

On 07/31/2016, at about 11:48 a.m., this vessel, operated by Victim, was drifting/fishing in the middle of Lake Whitman located near Graham, WA in Pierce County.
 
According to Law Enforcement, on this day at about 11:53 a.m., Officers were dispatched to a drowning at this location.  The CAD indicated the victim was in the middle of the lake wearing a rubber suit.  
 
Three witnesses who all live on Lake Whitman, reported hearing Victim yelling for help from the lake.  The three witnesses saw him struggling in the water near the small island on the lake.  The donned their boats and went to his assistance in an attempt to rescue him.  
 
Witness1 arrived to Victim first.  Victim was totally submerged under the water.  He attempted to pull Victim up onto his boat but was unsuccessful.  Witness2 then arrived with his boat to help Witness1 pull Victim onto his boat but was also unsuccessful.  Two more subjects arrived on their patio boat.  Witness3 helped Witness1 pull Victim onto his boat.  Another witness, Witness5 arrived in his boat.  He drove Witness1's boat to the boat launch while Witness2 and Witness3 performed CPR on Victim.  Once at the boat launch, CPR continued on Victim. 
 
A Pierce County Sheriff's Deputy arrived at the boat launch and assisted with performing CPR.  Victim was transported to the hospital.  He was breathing and had a pulse but was in critical condition.  Victim passed away on 08/02/2016, at 22:05.  The cause of death was determined to be cardiac arrest secondary to drowning.
 
NOTE:  The Sheriff's investigation concluded that Victim's float tube deflated while fishing from it.  At the time of the accident, Victim was wearing chest/hip waders.  A long-time friend of Victim told Officers the he and Victim had purchased new inner tubes for their Float Tubes from the Tractor Farm Supply store in Kent on 07/30/2016.
 
0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
No apparent alcohol involvement
Vessel damage estimated at $10
The Operator/Victim was not wearing a PFD
The Operator/Victim did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0062
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:09:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Curlew Lake
NearestCityorTown: Republic
County: Ferry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 12’ Aluminum Rowboat w/15 hp Outboard Engine
 
On 07/25/2016, at about 12:09 p.m., this vessel, operated by Operator, was cruising on Curlew Lake located near Republic, WA in Ferry County.
 
On this date and time, witnesses reported seeing a small aluminum boat making tight circles.  A witness on shore reported seeing a left hand and arm holding on to the transom and a head out of the water.  The boat stopped moving after about 45 seconds.  The person overboard (Operator) did not move or attempt to get back in the boat.  The witness summoned her husband for help.
 
Another boat was fishing and saw the odd maneuvers and made their way toward the erratic boat.  Upon their arrival they did not see anyone in the boat and it was no longer running.  As they came along side, they saw feet sticking up out of the water and a male under water near the motor.  They jumped in and found him tangled in the propeller by his shirt.  They struggle to raise the motor and free the male.  They used a knife to quickly cut him free and attempt to get him up to the surface.  They could not get him into their boat so they towed him quickly to shore.  
 
According to Law Enforcement, it appears that Operator had slipped out of the vessel and over the transom while underway.  He held on with his left arm for a short period of time.  His shirt became entangled with the propeller, pulling him under the water.  His shirt was lodged in the propeller holding him under the water.  He was cut free by Good Samaritans who performed CPR and called 911 to get an ambulance.  The Operator was transported to the ER at Ferry County Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
 
0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
No apparent alcohol involvement
No vessel damage reported
The Operator/Victim was not wearing a PFD
The Operator/Victim did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card (Exempt by Age)


BARDID: WA-2016-0063
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Puget Sound
NearestCityorTown: Gig Harbor
County: Pierce
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 2005, 11’ Bombardier Sea Doo PWC w/215 hp Water Jet Engine

On 08/05/2016, at about 05:15 p.m., this vessel was cruising on Puget Sound between Allen Point and Raft Island, located near Gig Harbor, WA in Pierce County.
 
According to Law Enforcement, Operator reported that while operating this vessel, he made a sharp turn and struck a wave causing him to be ejected off the driver seat.  He said when he hit the water the impact was enough to cause his collar bone to break.  Operator also stated that about 10 minutes prior to the accident he had lost his prescription eye glasses and he can’t see well without them.
 
Operator, waving his good arm in the air, was observed by another boater and subsequently was rescued.  He was transported via ambulance to St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor.  
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol involvement
No vessel damage reported
The Operator/Injured was wearing a PFD and lanyard
The Operator/Injured did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0064
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Washington
NearestCityorTown: Kirkland
County: King
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 1996, 24’ Maxum 2400 Cabin Motorboat w/350 hp Mercruiser Inboard Engine
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2005, 21’ SeaRay 200 Select PWC w/270 hp Mercruiser Inboard Engine
 
On 07/21/2016, at about 02:30 p.m., V1 was maneuvering in the Kirkland Marina Park on Lake Washington, located near Kirkland, WA in King County.  V2 was tied to the dock at the Marina.
 
According to the Operator of V1 a wave floated V1 away at the boat slip causing it to crash into V2.  The crash caused some paint damage to V1.  
 
The Owner of V2 reported that he did not know what happened as he was not present at the time of the crash.  He reported that his vessel received damage to the dashboard as well as a broken windshield.   
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol involvement
0 damage to V1 / V2 damage estimated at $8,350
The Operator of V1 was wearing a PFD
The Operator of V1 did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0066
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Moses Lake
NearestCityorTown: Moses Lake
County: Grant
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 2006, Bayliner Open Motorboat w/Mercury Sterndrive Engine
 
On 07/09/2016, at about 02:30 p.m., this vessel, owned by Pro-Touch Jet Ski Rental LLC, was operating on the West end of Moses Lake located near Moses Lake, WA in Grant County.
 
The Rental Company Owner reported that on this date and time, the Operator called him saying that while they were boating on the West end of Moses Lake the boat wouldn’t move at all.  
 
When owner arrived at their location to check the boat, he found that it had been in an accident.  The entire lower unit of the boat appeared as if it had been hit really hard.  The boat couldn’t move - it was un-drivable.
 
The cause of the accident is unknown.  Owner had the boat towed to shore where he met with the Sheriff.  
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol involvement
The vessel damage was estimated at $2,528.00
The Operator was wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
 
NOTE:  The BAR indicates that there were 7 people on board the boat and that people were being towed.  No information on these individuals was provided.


BARDID: WA-2016-0067
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Columbia River
NearestCityorTown: Vantage
County: Kittitas
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 2006, 20’ Mastercraft X-Star Open Motorboat w/300 hp Ford Inboard Engine

On 08/02/2016, at about 03:40 p.m., this vessel, operated by Operator, was cruising on the Columbia River at Mile 417.5 near Vantage WA in Kittitas County.
 
According to Law Enforcement, on this date and time, Officers were dispatched to a vessel, with four occupants that needed assistance due to a mechanical failure.  The vessel was blowing across the Columbia River due to high winds.  
 
Officers located the vessel on the East side of the Columbia River.  It was about 100 feet from being blown into the basalt cliffs.  The vessel was about 150 yards North of the most northerly house on the East (or Grant County) side.  The winds were sustained at 30 mph with gusts to 40 miles per hour.  The sea state was about 4 foot waves and build to 5 and 6 footers on the East side of the river where the distressed vessel was located.
 
When Officers arrived the 4 occupants had exited the vessel and were standing within the basalt rock cliffs.  Due to the wind and sea state, the distressed vessel was being lifted in the waves and crashing upon the basalt rocks.  Verbal contact was made with the stranded parties, who had climbed up the rocks to safety.  
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
There was apparent alcohol involvement
The vessel was considered a Total Loss with an estimated value of $22,000
The Operator and Occupants were wearing PFDs
The Operator did have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
 
NOTE:  
The Operator told Officers that she had launched the vessel and after a short period of time, she noticed the temperature gauge was at 240° and was overheating.  She turned off the engine so it could cool down.  While she was waiting for the engine to cool off, she said that she had some apple pie moonshine.  When she tried to start the engine, it would not turn over or start.  At that point she realized they were getting blown across the river and the waves were getting bigger so she called 9-1-1.  All occupants put on their life jackets.  One was missing due to being blown out of the vessel. 
 
According to the Officer, during the contact with Operator, her speech was clear, she was steady on her feet, and showed no obvious signs of impairment.  Due to her wanting to drive over to get the rest of her crew, I asked if she would submit to a PBT due to smelling the odor of intoxicants on her breath and person.  Her sample was measured at .080.  She was not allowed to drive the vessel.  The Officer drove over to get the other two females.  
 
It should be noted, Operator stated she had consumed alcohol after the vessel engine had quit.


BARDID: WA-2016-0068
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Puget Sound
NearestCityorTown: Oak Harbor
County: Island
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 2006, Searay Sundancer 320 Cabin Motorboat w/2 300 hp Mercury Inboard Engines 

On 08/06/2016, at about 01:45 p.m., this vessel was cruising on Puget Sound in Oak Harbor Channel / Maylors Point located near Oak Harbor, WA in Island County.
 
According to the Operator, on this date and time he was heading out of Oak Harbor in the channel at about 10 mph approaching the last channel marker.  His vessel hit a sand bar island, located in the channel and unmarked, causing the vessel to become grounded.  His wife was walking to the back of the boat to sit down when the boat came to a sudden stop throwing her forward into the cabin.  As a result of this action, she sustained 3 fractured vertebrae in her lower back.  Operator stated that boats were traveling on both sides of his vessel while it was stranded on the unmarked sand bar. 
 
Law Enforcement reported that at the time of this accident, green and red navigation buoys were in place and visible.  When Officers arrived, they noted that the vessel appeared to be somewhere between 30 to 40 feet outside of the green marker buoys.  The vessel was in about 2 feet of water hindering their ability to reach the vessel.  They attempted, unsuccessfully, to pull the vessel into deeper water, using a tow rope, for the responding medical personnel.  Due to the weight, size, and severity of the grounding, they were only able to pull the vessel a short distance and somewhat rotate it on its axis.  
 
Officers conducted a check of the area and did not locate any form of hidden (uncharted) sand bar.
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
There was apparent alcohol involvement
There was no vessel damage
The Operator and Occupant were not wearing PFDs
The Operator did not have a Mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0069
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:20:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Newman Lake
NearestCityorTown: Spokane
County: Spokane
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Drug
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1974, 12’ Aluminum Delhi Open Motorboat w/5 hp Johnson Outboard Engine 
 
On 08/08/2016, at about 09:20 p.m., this vessel was drifting/floating on the NW Corner of Newman Lake close to the lily pads, located near Spokane, WA in Spokane County.
 
Officers responded to a report of a capsized vessel on the North end of Newman Lake.  According to Officers, when they arrived, the Operator was wet from head to toe and shaking from the cold.  
 
Operator told Officers that he and Occupant were on the lake fishing.  Occupant stood up to urinate causing their boat to flip over sending them both into the water.  Once the boat capsized both he and Occupant were in the water trying to swim but they both had heavy clothing on making it difficult.  He made it to shore but when he looked back he could not see or hear Occupant.
 
When Officers asked Operator, about alcohol and or drug use while out on the boat he replied “occupant had a line of cocaine and I only had beer” (2 cans).   Officers reported that Operator did not appear under the influence as they spoke with him.
 
Dive Team Units responded but were unable to locate Occupant.  The capsized vessel was located in open water approximately 100 yards from shore.  The vessel was half underwater with only its bow out of the water.  There were no PFDs near the vessel or along the shoreline in the area.  When Operator was asked about the PFDs or other flotation he replied “We left them in the truck.”  There were no PFDs in the capsized vessel.
 
The following day, 08/09/2016, at about 10:00 a.m., the Dive Team returned to search the area for Occupant.  After several hours of searching, Occupant's body was located in 9 feet of water approximately 20 feet from the Northwest most corner near the lily pad field (N 47.779623 W 117.116321).  The Dive Team recovered Occupant's body. The reported no noticeable trauma to his body or his face.  
 
0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
Alcohol involvement was not apparent
There was no vessel damage
Neither the Operator or Occupant was wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a Mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0070
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Sammamish
NearestCityorTown: Redmond
County: King
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 2006, 20’ Cobalt Open Motorboat w/260 hp Mercury Sterndrive Engine
Vessel #2 (V2) – 1995, 20’ Open Motorboat w/265 hp Mercruiser Inboard Engine

On 08/12/2016, at about 01:00 a.m., these two vessels were operating on the Northern end of Lake Sammamish, about 500 yards off shore, South of Idlewood Park near Redmond, WA in King County.
 
According to Law Enforcement, at the time of incident, V2 was shut down and adrift in the middle of Lake Sammamish at the above location (watching Perseid Meteor Shower).  V1 was about ¼ mile south of V2.  Operator1 (V1) reported that he started his motor and got underway northbound directly towards V2 at a minimum planing speed of about 25-30 mph.  He stated that he observed no navigation lights on V2 however he (V1) was using narrow beam flashlights to illuminate his immediate path.  
 
Operator2 (V2) stated that when he heard V1 start and begin to approach his vessel, he turned his navigation lights on but his bow lights were not working.  Operator2 failed to start his boat or attempt to move it.  Operator1 (V1) did not observe V2 until it was too close to avoid the collision.  
 
V1 struck V2 port side at approximately a perpendicular angle overriding and ejecting at one occupant of V2 into the water.  V1's momentum carried it completely over the top of V2 and both came to rest adjacent to each other.
 
Operator1 (V1) was cited for Reckless Boating.
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol involvement was not apparent
$2,000 damage to V1 / V2 was considered a Total Loss with an estimated value of $15,000 
Neither Operator was wearing a PFD
Both Operators had a Mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0071
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Moses Lake
NearestCityorTown: Moses Lake
County: Grant
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 2013, 10’ Yamaha Sport PWC
Vessel #2 (V2) – Unknown

On 08/11/2016, at about 03:30 p.m., V1 was drifting/floating on Moses Lake, located near Moses, WA in Grant County.
 
Operator1 reported that he was drifting near Montlake on Moses lake when the PWC he was operating (V1) was struck from behind by another vessel (V2).  He did not see the other vessel prior to contact.
 
Operator1 had no information regarding the second vessel or its Operator.
 
1 Injuries / 0 Fatality
No apparent alcohol involvement
There was no vessel damage
Operator1 was wearing a PFD
Operator1 did not have a Mandatory Boater Education Card (out of state)


BARDID: WA-2016-0072
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Baker Lake
NearestCityorTown: Concrete
County: Whatcom
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 2001, 19’ Yamaha LS2000 Open Motorboat w/2 Yamaha Inboard Engines – 270 hp
 
On 08/13/2016, at about 04:00 p.m., this vessel was cruising/changing direction and pulling a tube on Baker Lake in the vicinity of Swift Creek Campground, located near Concrete, WA in Whatcom County.
 
Operator reported that the injured male, Victim, was riding the tube being towed by this vessel.  Victim was seated in one of the seating positions on the outside edge of the tube.  The boat was making long, wide turns.
 
On the outside edge of one of the turns, Victim fell off the tube and struck the water causing him to sprain his back.
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol involvement
There was no vessel damage
Both Operator and Victim were wearing PFDs
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0073
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pacific Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Forks
County: Clallam
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 2015, 24’ 8” Hewes Sea Pro Open Motorboat w/225 hp Honda Outboard Engine
 
On 08/17/2016, at about 01:00 p.m., this vessel was cruising in the Pacific Ocean on the South of Submarine Rock, located near Forks, WA in Clallam County.
 
According to Law Enforcement, Victim and Subject were bottom fishing in this location in about 80 feet of water.  They had just completed a drift and were pairing to move to start another drift.  Subject was seated in the passenger seat and Victim was operating the boat.  The bow of the boat was facing north.  Victim put the motor in gear and was idling forward.   
 
Subject happened to look out the side (starboard) window and saw a large rouge wave upon them.  The wave was so close that he could not see the top of the wave.  The wave crashed into the boat causing it to roll then tumble counter clockwise.  
 
Subject found himself trapped in the cabin underneath the boat with his inflatable PFD, inflated.  He pulled himself out of the cabin, under the gunwale then out of the boat.  He did not see Victim while he was underneath the boat.  He got on top of the hull and held onto the shaft of the motor to keep from being washed off.  Subject had been clinging to the motor for some time when he heard a motor running and thought he was hallucinating. 
 
Good Samaritan was underway when he spotted, what at first he thought was a whale.  Good Samaritan then realized it was a man clinging to a hull of an overturned boat.  He pulled up to the overturned boat, threw Subject a life ring and pulled him aboard his vessel.  Good Samaritan radioed the USCG for help.
 
A rescue swimmer later found Victim' body underneath the capsized hull.
 
0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
No apparent alcohol involvement
The vessel was a Total Loss with an estimated value of $45,000
Both Victim and Subject were wearing PFDs
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card – Exempt by Age


BARDID: WA-2016-0076
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Birch Bay
NearestCityorTown: Blaine
County: Whatcom
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1997, 16’ Hewescraft River Runner Aluminum Open Motorboat
 
On 08/18/2016, at about 08:00 a.m., this vessel was drifting on Birch Bay near Birch Bay State Park located near Blaine, WA in Whatcom county.
 
The Operator told Law Enforcement that he and the two other men (no information provided) were crabbing in about 50 feet of water, out beyond Birch Bay when a rope became entangled in their outboard motor propeller.  
 
One of the men had just freed the rope from the motor when a wave broke over the stern and swamped half of the boat.  A second wave then submerged the stern, lifting the bow out of the water to vertical.  As the boat was rolling over, one of the men was able to grab a hand-held air horn.  The horn alerted a nearby boat (no information provided) who pulled them out of the water without injury.  
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol involvement
Vessel was a Total Loss – Estimated value of $6,000
All three men were wearing PFDs.  
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card – Exempt by Age


BARDID: WA-2016-0077
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Whatcom
NearestCityorTown: Bellingham
County: Whatcom
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 1997, 10’ Yamaha PWC w/135 hp Inboard Engine
Vessel #2 (V2) – PWC (No BAR submitted)

On 08/18/2016, at about 07:00 p.m., V1 was cruising on Lake Whatcom, close to Firwood, located near Bellingham, WA in Whatcom county.
 
According to operator1, V2 was approaching the dock far too quickly to stop on time.  The Operator jumped off of the PWC just prior to it hitting the dock.  The dock strike caused an electrical malfunction to V1 as well as hull damage.
    
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
V1 No apparent alcohol involvement / V2 Unknown
V1 Damage estimated at $2,500 / V2 Unknown
V1 Operator was wearing a PFD / V2 Unknown
V1 Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card / V2 Unknown


BARDID: WA-2016-0078
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Columbia River
NearestCityorTown: Vantage
County: Grant
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1973, 22’6” Fiber Form Cabin Motorboat

On 08/14/2016, at about 07:00 p.m., this vessel was cruising on the Columbia River near Vantage, WA located in Grant county.  
 
Operator reported that while he was cruising, the vessel’s motor died.  The wind and waves pushed the vessel into the rocks.  The vessel broke-up.  Operator and the two occupants climbed up the cliff to safety.
    
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol involvement 
Vessel damage estimated at $5,000
Operator was wearing a PFD / Unknown if occupants were wearing PFDs
Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0079
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tanwax Lake
NearestCityorTown: Eatonville
County: Pierce
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 2007, 8’ Yamaha PWC w/110 hp Inboard Engine
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2007, 8’ Yamaha PWC w/110 hp Inboard Engine
 
On 08/19/2016, at about 06:10 p.m., these two vessels were cruising on the North East portion of Tanwax Lake located near Eatonville, WA in Pierce county.
 
According to Law Enforcement, the two vessels were traveling counter clockwise in a straight line around Tanwax Lake.  V2 suddenly made a sharp (left) port turn.  V2 collided with the starboard side of V1 striking the lower hull area.  
 
Both Operators were thrown from their prospective vessels.  The Operator of V2 sustained a broken knee as well as lower back sprain/strain.
    
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol involvement 
V1 Damage estimated at $8,000 / V2 $8,500
Both Vessel Operators were wearing PFDs
V1 Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card / V2 Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0080
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Union
County: King
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 2016, 22’10” Cobalt 220S Open Motorboat w/260 hp Volvo Renta Sterndrive Engine
Vessel #2 (V2) – Unknown

On 08/19/2016, at about 08:20 p.m., V1 was docked on Lake Union at Ivar’s Dock located near Seattle, WA in King county.
 
 (V1) reported that his vessel was tied up to the dock facing East.  When he returned from dinner, there was a note in the bow of his vessel that read “look at the front of your boat, damage caused by another boat.
 
He inspected his vessel and found the damage and immediately called Seattle Harbor Patrol.
    
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
V1 No apparent alcohol involvement / V2 Unknown
V1 Damage estimated at $5,500 / V2 Unknown
V1 Operator PFD wear N/A – Vessel docked / V2 Unknown
V1 Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card (also Captain's Mastery License holder) / V2 No Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0081
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Commencement Bay
NearestCityorTown: Tacoma
County: Pierce
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 2006, 24’ Pro-Line Open Motorboat w/1 Mercury Outboard Engine – HP 
 
Vessel #2 (V2) – 1994, 20’ Four Winn Open Motorboat w/1 Sterndrive Engine – Make/HP 
 
Vessel #3 (V3) – 1982, 96’ Commercial Tractor Tug

On 08/19/2016, at about 09:22 p.m., these 3 vessels were cruising ¼ miles NW of the Middle Waterway, on Commencement Bay, located near Tacoma, WA in Pierce county.
 
According to Law Enforcement, V1, operated by Operator1, was returning from the area of Gig Harbor to the Thea Foss Waterway.  V2, operated by Operator2, was in the area of the collision “slow motoring” enjoying the evening.  V3, operated by Operator3, was leaving the Middle Waterway to head into Commencement Bay to do a freighter escort into an unknown Port Pier.
 
V1 approached and struck V2 “bow to stern” at a speed of about 20-25 MPH.  The impact of the collision caused the Operator of V1 to fall on the vessel throttle before falling to the vessel deck.  V1 then accelerated forward at a high rate of speed and directly at the bow of V3.
 
V1 then struck V3 “bow to bow”.  The impact of the collision with V3 caused V1 to go airborne and capsize, ejecting the vessel Operator.  The occupants of V2 retrieved Operator1 from the water.
 
The Operator of V1, Operator1, received medical aid before being transported to the hospital.  He was later arrested for BUI (BAC results pending).  V1 was towed and impounded by Bill's towing.

    
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
V1 Alcohol Apparent – Arrested for BUI / V2 No Alcohol Involvement
V1 Damage estimated at $40,000 / V2 Damage estimated at $5,000 / V3 Damage estimated at $500
V1, V2, and V3 Operators not wearing PFDs
V1 Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card / V2 Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card / V3 Operator had a US Captain's License


BARDID: WA-2016-0082
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Columbia River @ Crescent Bar
NearestCityorTown: Quincy
County: Grant
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 2015, 10’ Yamaha PWC w/230 hp Inboard Engine
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2015, 10’ Yamaha PWC w/230 hp Inboard Engine

On 08/20/2016, at about 03:27 p.m., these two vessels were operating on the Columbia River at Crescent Bar, mid river West of Thousand Trails, located near Quincy, WA in Grant county.
 
According to Law Enforcement, V2 was operating on plane and making a left turn when V1 was operating in a negligent manner by “jumping” the wake of V2 while in close proximity.  
 
V1 collided with V2 after jumping the wake of V2 as it turned into the path of V1.  The operator on V2 sustained sprain/strain to her left ankle as a result of the accident. 
    
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol involvement 
V1 Damage estimated at $1,000 / V2 Damage estimated at 1,500
Both Vessel Operators were wearing PFDs
Neither Operator had a mandatory Boater Education Card / Raleigh (V2) Motor Rental Vessel Checklist given
 
NOTE:  The Operator of V1 was cited for Negligent Operation and Failure to have Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0084
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pacific Ocean
NearestCityorTown: North Cove/Grayland
County: Pacific
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 2003, 18’ Hewescraft Runabout Open Motorboat w/115 hp Outboard Engine

On 08/20/2016, at about 10:21 am, this vessel was cruising on the Pacific Ocean near the surf located near North Cove/Grayland, WA in Pacific County.
 
Operator reported that as the vessel came into the surf he began to turn and took on a wave on the starboard side of the vessel causing the vessel to capsize.
 
Both Operator and his passenger were tossed from the vessel into chest high water.
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol involvement is unknown
The Vessel was a total loss with an estimated value of $20,000
Neither the Operator or Occupant was wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0085
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:50:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Winchester Waterway
NearestCityorTown: Ephrata
County: Grant
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Dam/lock
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 14’ 6” Smoker Craft Aluminum Canoe

On 08/21/2016, at about 12:50 pm, this vessel was rowing/paddling on the Winchester Waterway .5 miles North of Road 5NW, located near Ephrata, WA in Grant county.
 
According to Law Enforcement, on this date, a Boy Scout Troop was canoeing down the waterway.  The Troop had come to the Low Head Dam and was deciding on how to get past the dam/waterfall.  The Victim decided to take an empty canoe and go over the dam.
 
Victim fell overboard as the canoe went over the falls.  The canoe was sucked up against the falls and Victim tried to get the canoe away from the falls.  Victim was wearing a PFD but after being between the canoe and the falls he went under water and the PFD came off.  Both Victim and his PFD surfaced, Victim was unconscious.  
 
The Boy Scout Troop retrieved Victim from the water and began CPR.  EMS arrived and transported Victim to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
 
0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
No apparent alcohol involvement 
There was no vessel damage
The Operator/Victim was wearing a PFD (improperly)
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0086
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Columbia River
NearestCityorTown: Richland
County: Benton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1993, 19’ 6” Malibu Flightcraft Ski Boat w/200 hp Mercruiser Inboard Engine
 
On 08/21/2016, at about 06:20 pm, this vessel was cruising on the Columbia River near Leslie Grove Park, located near Richland, WA in Benton county.
 
According to the Operator the vessel was coming downstream in the Leslie Grove Park boat launch area.  He came around the bend and ran the boat aground in about 3 feet of water, about 100 yards from shore.
 
The water at this location goes from 12-13 feet to about 3 feet of water before he had a chance to react.
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol involvement is unknown
The vessel was reported as a total loss.  The estimated value of the vessel is $10,000.
The Operator was not wearing a PFD 
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card
 
NOTE:  The BAR indicates that there were 7 other passengers on the vessel – no information provided.


BARDID: WA-2016-0087
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hood Canal
NearestCityorTown: Port Ludlow
County: Jefferson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – Unknown (No BAR submitted)
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2001, 19’ Bayliner Open Motorboat

On 08/21/2016, at about 04:30 p.m., V2 was cruising on Hood Canal, close to Squamish Harbor, located near Port Ludlow, WA in Jefferson county.
 
According to Operator2, there was a large party going on at Higgs Parks on Shine Road in Port Ludlow, WA.  The group was inner-tubing, jet skiing, and just running around in the bay in their boat.
 
Operator2 reported that he went out to do a little fishing and was trolling at low idle when he observed V1 racing around Squamish Bay and heading back in his direction.  As V1 got closer Operator2 was a little concerned but thought V1 was just passing by to wave and holler.  
 
It wasn’t until the last second that Operator2 realized that V1 might actually hit him.  Operator2 pushed his horn button but V1 just kept coming and smashed into V2's starboard side.  Operator1 (V1) apologized and indicated to Operator2 that he did not see him because he was looking into the sun.  
 
Operator2 reported that the only way that Operator1 could have been looking into the sun is if he was looking backward and in fact that is what he and the 5 people aboard V1 were doing, watching the inner tube flying up in the air.
    
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
V1 Unknown alcohol involvement / V2 No apparent alcohol involvement
V1 Damage unknown / V2 reported as total loss with an estimated value of $18,000
V1 PFD Wear unknown / V2 Operator was not wearing a PFD
V1 mandatory Boater Education Card unknown / V2 did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0088
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Chelan
NearestCityorTown: Manson
County: Chelan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 2008, 17’ Bayliner Runabout

On 08/26/2016, at about 10:54 p.m., this vessel was cruising on Lake Chelan, near 25-Mile Creek, located near Manson, WA in Chelan county.
 
Law Enforcement reported that this vessel was headed up lake in the area of 25-Mile Creek State Park.  The occupant told Officers that he and the operator decided it was too dark for them to be that far up lake so they decided to turn around and head back down lake.  Shortly after turning around, they struck shore (in the form of a rocky cliff).  Due to the lack of light in the area of the collision, it is likely the operator thought he was headed down lake when he actually was headed toward the shore.
 
The boat sustained extensive damage that was consistent with hitting the rock wall at a speed at least high enough to be on plane.  A witness that saw the boat's light traveling down lake just prior to the collision estimated the speed of the boat to be 25 mph.
 
Both were able to make it to shore despite neither of them wearing a PFD.  While the two men were being rescued from the shore, they both admitted to drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana prior to getting in the boat.  Both also stated they had no idea they were even near the shore at the point of impact.
 
2 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
There was apparent alcohol involvement
The vessel was reported as total loss with an estimated value of $13,000
Neither the Operator or Occupant was wearing a PFD
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0089
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Washington
NearestCityorTown: Seattle
County: King
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 2000, 41’ Cabin Motorboat w/2 Inboard Engines – HP Unknown
Vessel #2 (V2) – 1989, 75’ Cabin Motorboat w/2 Inboard Engines – 1500 hp
Vessel #3 (V3) – 1971, 25’ 9” Auxiliary Sailboat w/1 Outboard Engine – 6 hp

On 08/27/2016, at about 04:18 a.m., these three vessel were at anchor/moored on Lake Washington in Andrews Bay located near Seattle, WA in King county.
 
According to Law Enforcement, V1 was anchored at the above described location while Owner1 slept.  The owner of V3 yelled at Owner1 to wake up as the wind had picked up and he was drifting towards other boats (including Owner3’s boat) that were also at anchor.  
 
Once awakened, Owner1 saw that he was close to colliding with V2.  He tried to fend off the collision but became caught in between two boats (V2 and V3), causing injury to his left hand and ribs.  Owner1 instructed the Owner of V3, Owner3, to call 9-1-1 and that he was injured.  
 
Harbor Officers responded and transported Owner1 to meet Seattle Fire Department (SFD).  SFD transported Owner1 to the hospital for evaluation/treatment.  The Harbor Officers returned to Owner1's boat, un-tangled his anchor from another vessel, and towed the boat back to Harbor station for safekeeping.  
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involvement
V1 no damage reported / V2 reported $5,000 damage / V3 damage estimate pending
PFD wear is unknown – All vessels were anchored at the time of incident
V1 & V2 Operators did have mandatory Boater Education Cards / V3 Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0090
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Klickitat River
NearestCityorTown: Lyle
County: Klickitat
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 2012, 20’ Alumaweld Super V LT Open Motorboat w/2 Yamaha Outboard Engines / 150 hp + 9.9 hp
Vessel #2 (V2) – Naish Wooden Kite Board w/Park, 10 Meter Kite

On 09/11/2016, at about 02:45 p.m., these two vessels were on the Klickitat River near Lyle, WA in Klickitat county.
 
The Operator of V1  reported that on this date and time his vessel was exiting the Klickitat River.  He had to wait for Kite Boarders (including V2 Operator) to get out of the way, and then he got on plane.  
 
Operator1 was in the narrow channel exiting the river when, about half way out, the water became very shallow.  All of a sudden v2 kite dropped down right at his bow.  The collision could not be avoided without endangering himself and his passengers.  
 
No description of the accident was provided by V2's Operator.
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involvement
V1 no damage reported / V2 reported $1,600 damage to his Kite
There were no PFDs worn 
Both Operators hade Oregon Boater Education Cards


BARDID: WA-2016-0091
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fidalgo Bay
NearestCityorTown: Anacortes
County: Skagit
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1989, 38’ Holimans Houseboat w/2 Inboard Engines – 600 hp
 
According to Law Enforcement, on this date and time, this vessel was cruising on Fidalgo Bay located near Anacortes, WA in Skagit county.  operator was coming into dock at the Cap Sante Anacortes Marina.  
 
As operator was approaching the dock, he struck a Green Marker (Post #3).  The Harbor Master out of Cap Sante Marina advised Officers that the marker that was struck by operator did not appear to be damaged.

Restricted visibility and weather (rain) were causes.
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involvement
Vessel damage estimated at $17,000
PFD wear is unknown
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0092
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-09-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snohomish River
NearestCityorTown: Everett
County: Snohomish
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1977, 28’ Columbia 8.7 Sloop Auxiliary Sailboat w/12 hp Yanmar Inboard Engine

According to Law Enforcement, on this date and time, this vessel was cruising/being towed on the Snohomish River located near Everett, WA in Snohomish county.
 
The vessel was being towed east of the Snohomish River.  While passing under the southbound lanes of SR 529, the top of the mast struck the bridge.  The sailboat heeled back and the mast slipped under the bridge getting stuck between two low points.  
 
The tow operator, Blake Berry/Puget Sound Tow, accelerated and pulled the sailboat forward.  The mast struck a second time damaging the mast and rigging.  The boat heeled back again and the transom submerged partially swamping the vessel.  The mast slipped under again and the boat righted itself.
 
NOTE:  There was no damage reported to the Towing Vessel  - No BAR submitted.
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
There was no apparent alcohol involvement
The vessel was considered a Total Loss with an estimated value of $5,000
The Operator was not wearing a PFD
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0093
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-10-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:55:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Puget Sound
NearestCityorTown: Vashon
County: King
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 12’ Elie Plastic Kayak

On 10/01/2016, at about 01:55 p.m., this vessel, operated by Victim, was operating in Puget Sound about 100-200 yards off Robinson Point located near Vashon, WA in King county.
 
According to Law Enforcement, on this date and time, a witness called to report a body found floating in the water next to a kayak at the above location.  The passengers aboard Witness’s boat secured the body to her vessel and waited for Law Enforcement to arrive.  When Officers arrived, one of the Deputies helped bring the deceased aboard Witness’s vessel.  
 
The victim was wearing shorts, a long sleeve t-shirt, a windbreaker, and a PFD which was up around his face.  While the Officers were enroute, the victim’s kayak had floated away.  The victim had ID on his person identifying him as a man who had been reported as an overdue kayaker shortly after Law Enforcement had received the first call.  
 
Victim's wife reported that he had left the Des Moines dock between 1000-1200 hours.  Prior to noon, the weather was nice and the water was calm.  Around noon the wind picked up and by the time Law Enforcement arrived on scene they were experiencing 2-4 foot waves.
 
Officers moved Victim's body to their boat and returned to the marina.  As they arrived at the marina, they heard a vessel call out on VHF 16 that they'd found an overturned kayak near the location where the body had been discovered.  Officers left Victim's body with the Des Moines PD who was on scene with Victim's wife, and returned to Vashon to retrieve the kayak.  After returning with the kayak, Officers contacted the Medical Examiner's office who sent a Technician.
 
0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
Alcohol involvement is unknown
No vessel damage reported
The Operator was wearing a PFD improperly
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0094
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Chelan
NearestCityorTown: Chelan
County: Chelan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 12’ 2013 Yamaha Wave Runner PWC – Length Unknown
Vessel #2 – 2016, 18’ Reinell Open Motorboat

On 09/22/2016, at about 07:00 p.m., these two vessels were operating on Lake Chelan near the Lake Shore Boat Launch, located near Chelan, WA in Chelan county.
 
According to Law Enforcement, on this date at about 07:23 p.m., Officers responded to a non-injury marine collision at this location.  The Owner of Shoreline Watercraft Rentals told Officers that customers of his rental service had damaged a boat and a PWC.  He provided Officers with information for both rental vessels and the Operators. 
 
The Operator/Renters, (V1)  and (V2) told Officers that V2 was letting the boat drift down the lake when (V1) swerved the PWC too late to miss hitting V2.  V1 struck the driver side of V2 causing significant damage. 
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol involvement
V1 estimated damages of $500 / V2 estimated damages at $6,000
PFD wear is unknown
Both Operators have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0095
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-10-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Port Townsend Bay
NearestCityorTown: Port Townsend
County: Jefferson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 8’ Homebuilt Wooden Hydroplane Type Vessel w/8 hp Evinrude Outboard Engine
 
On 10/18/2016, at about 11:17 a.m., this vessel was cruising on Port Townsend Bay located near Port Townsend, WA in Jefferson county.
 
According to Law Enforcement, on this date and time, Operator1 was test operating this vessel.  While near the Maritime Dock, Operator1 lost some steering control and crashed into the wooden piling on the dock.  The boat sank and Operator1 sustained minor scrapes on his forearms.  Operator1 was able to tie off boat and motor to the dock.  He later recovered the motor, fuel tank, and later the hull of the boat.
 
The boat was not registered; Operator1 did not have a WA Boater Education Card, no registration decals on the boat, no life jacket or sound producing device on board.  He was issued a citation via the Jefferson District Court.
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol involvement
Vessel Total Loss w/Estimated Value of $200
The Operator was not wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0096
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-10-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Commencement Bay
NearestCityorTown: Tacoma
County: Pierce
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 1981, 23’ Bayliner Cabin Motorboat
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2007, 18’ Catalina Sailboat
Vessel #3 (V#) -1980, 24’ Ranger Sailboat
Vessel #4 (V4) – 1980, 21’ Bayliner Cabin Motorboat ??
Vessel #5 (V5) – 1972, 22’ Sailboat
Vessel #6 (V6) – 1971, 21’ San Juan Sailboat

On 10/02/2016, at about 07:37 a.m., these 6 vessels, were docked/moored on Commencement Bay at the Tyee Marina located near Tacoma, WA in Pierce county.
 
According to Law Enforcement, the Owner of V1, reported that on 10/02/2016, he and Occupant had spent the night on his boat.  At about 07:20 a.m., Operator started the boat to get the cabin heat going and to warm things up.  He said that the boat was idling for about 5 minutes before there was a large explosion and fire.  He and Occupant had to jump into the water to reach safety.  
 
Both Operator and Occupant received injuries and drove themselves to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.  They were later transferred to Harborview burn unit in Seattle.  They sustained burns to their faces, hands, and legs.
 
The fire appears to have been started from an electrical spark from V1's bilge pump.  The spark possibly ignited fuel vapors, caused an explosion, and then spread to the 5 other unoccupied boats nearby.  In total, 6 boats were damaged and 3 of them, including V1, sunk at the dock from fire damage.  
 
2 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol involvement
Vessel Damages:
V1 – Total Loss – Estimated Value $5,500
V2 – Total Loss – Estimated Value $6,000
V3 – $5,500
V4 – Total Loss – Estimated Value $4,000
V5 – Total Loss – Estimated Value $5,000
V6 – $1,000
PFD Wear – N/A
Mandatory Boater Education Card – N/A


BARDID: WA-2016-0097
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mayo Cove
NearestCityorTown: Lakebay
County: Pierce
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: vessel destruction
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 1989, 48’ Angel Cabin Motorboat w/2 Diesel Sterndrive Engines – hp Unknown
Vessel #2 (V2) – 1992, 45’ Bayliner 4588 Cabin Motorboat w/2 Inboard Diesel Engines – 500 hp
Vessel #3 (V3) -2004, 35’ Catalina 350 Sailboat w/1 Inboard Diesel Engine – 35 hp
Vessel #4 (V4) – 1997, 27’ SeaRay Sundancer Cabin Motorboat w/1 Sterndrive Gasoline Engine – 7.4 hp

It was reported that on 08/13/2016, at about 11:00 a.m., V1 was approaching the Lakebay Marina located on Puget Sound/Mayo Cove near Lakebay, WA in Pierce county.  Vessels 2, 3, and 4, were at anchor just outside the Lakebay Marina. 
 
The Owner of V1 reported that on this date, the Owners of V2 and V3 approached his vessel in their dinghies.  They indicated that their vessels had been damaged due to a wake that V1 had made while entering the cove.  According to Operator1, he entered the cove at about 5 mph, a speed below the no wake speed, had there been one posted.  V2, V3, and V4 were 400 about yards away at the time V1 was entering the cove.  He does not believe that the damages that they claimed could have been caused by his vessel.  He also claimed that these owners obtained his insurance information under false pretenses after asking about his boat.  Operator1 reported that other vessels often pull skiers in the cove and travel much faster than he did on that day.
 
The reports submitted by the Owners of V2, V3, and V4 were all very similar.  The Owners all reported that on this date, at about 3:30 p.m., V1, operated by Operator1, came into Mayo Cove at a very high rate of speed, headed towards Lakebay Marina.  V1 caused a 4+ foot wake causing damage to their vessels.  
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol involvement
Vessel Damages:
V1 – No damage reported
V2 – $3,000
V3 – $2,200
V4 – $2,000
V1 Operator was wearing a PFD
V2, V3, V4 - PFD Wear N/A+
V1 Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card
V2, V3, V4 - Mandatory Boater Education Card – N/A


BARDID: WA-2016-0098
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-11-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: King Lake
NearestCityorTown: Arlington
County: Snohomish
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 15’ 7” Pelican Explorer Plastic Canoe – Model Year Unknown
Owner – Unknown

On 11/05/2016, at about 05:30 p.m., this vessel, operated by Operator, was paddling on King Lake near the SW shore of South Cove located near Arlington, WA in Snohomish county.
 
According to Law Enforcement, on this date at about 08:11 p.m., a Dive Team alert was received instructing them to respond to King Lake on a report of a drowning with one subject missing for the past 30 minutes.  The original 911 call occurred at about 07:28 p.m. and the first fire/rescue unit arrived at about 07:44 p.m.  Law Enforcement arrived on scene at 08:13 p.m.  
 
By the time Law Enforcement arrived, the fire department had already launched their hovercraft and retrieved subjects from the water.  They were transported to Cascade Valley Hospital in Arlington for treatment of hypothermia.  The Sheriff’s Office Dive Team began a search of the area using an inflatable craft and two divers in snorkel gear.  The weather at the time was pouring rain and winds out of the North at approximately 15 mph.  It was dark with no ambient light.  
 
At about 10:21 p.m., the Search Team reported that the subject (Operator) had been located in six feet of water.  Operator was recovered at 10:24 p.m., and brought to shore.  The Snohomish County Medical Examiner was notified.   
 
One of the canoe occupants reported to Law Enforcement that on this date and time, after a family gathering, Operator, occupant2, and she decided to drive up to King Lake, borrow a canoe from the beach, and paddle across the lake to look at the beaver dam located on the N.E. corner of the lake.  
 
On the trip back, the wind picked up and paddling became difficult.  The canoe tipped over causing all three occupants to fall into the water.  They all tried towing the canoe towards the only house on the lake.  The wind blew them into the cove on the South edge of the lake.  After being in the water about 2 hours, Operator became unresponsive and slipped under the water.  The remaining two people screamed for help.  Their screams were heard by the occupants of the house, who called 911.  They two were rescued by fire personnel. 
 
2 Injuries / 1 Fatality
No apparent alcohol involvement
No vessel damage reported
No PFDs were worn
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card (Russian Naval Officer)


BARDID: WA-2016-0099
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Strait of Juan de Fuca
NearestCityorTown: Port Townsend
County: Jefferson
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – No Vessel Information Available

NOTE:     USCG responded to this incident.  Local Law Enforcement did not respond.  The information provided by local Law Enforcement on the BAR is limited to what could be gleaned from the USCG Situation Report.
 
On 07/14/2016, at about 06:52 p.m., this vessel was operating in the Strait of Juan De Fuca, mid channel, about 10 miles North of Port Townsend, WA in Jefferson county.
 
According to Law Enforcement, based on the USCG Situation Report, on this date and time the USCG received a Mayday Broadcast from the vessel ADELAIDE.  The vessel was taking on water 10 miles North of Port Townsend, WA with two people on board.  
 
Sector Puget Sound issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast (UMIB) and launched both Air Station Port Angeles and Station Port Angeles.  Tug and Tow “ISLAND VOYAGER” and CFV “HARVESTOR” responded to the UMIB.  Both were recovered from the water in survival gear.  
 
The two were transported to Whidbey Health Medical Center.  Both were cold but no serious medical concerns.
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol Involvement is Unknown
The Vessel was a Total Loss – Value is Unknown
PFD Wear is Unknown
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0100
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-11-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:40:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Skyknomish River
NearestCityorTown: Gold Bar
County: Snohomish
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 16' Sliderite Fiberglass Driftboat – Year Unknown

On 11/19/2016, at about 01:40 p.m., this vessel, operated by Operator, was drifting on the Skykomish River, at 800 Croft Avenue, located near Gold Bar, WA in Snohomish county.
 
According to Law Enforcement, Operator and the vessel owner/passenger, Passenger, had launched this vessel from Big Eddy on the Skykomish River.  The boat began to take on water from a previously-repaired three inch crack on the side.  Operator and Passenger were able to get the boat to beach and empty the water.
 
The two men put the boat back into the water in an attempt to get to the take out point in Sultan.  The men got stuck on an overhanging tree limb causing the boat to overturn.  Operator was able to swim to shore.  Passenger was found about ¼ mile down river not breathing.  He was transported to a nearby hospital and pronounced deceased at 1635 hours. 
 
0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
No apparent alcohol involvement
The Vessel was a Total Loss – Value is Pending
No PFDs were worn at the time of incident
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0101
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-10-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:50:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Port Hadlock Bay
NearestCityorTown: Port Hadlock
County: Jefferson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
AccidentCause3: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1976, 32' Clipperman Sailboat

On 10/11/2016, at about 12:50 p.m., this vessel, was at anchor on Port Hadlock Bay (10U 5186768) located near Port Hadlock, WA in Jefferson county.
  
Law Enforcement reported that on 10-11-2016 at about 1:00 p.m., Officers responded to the Irondale Log Dump in regards to a found body. Officers arrived about 10 minutes later and noted that the body had been moved to shore by the first deputies who responded prior their arrival. Reporting party advised Officers that he came to the beach to walk his dogs where he discovered a body floating, face up, about 10 feet from the shoreline. He said that there was no one else in the area and he immediately dialed 911. Reporting party informed Officers that he did not touch the body.  He provided his contact information and left the scene.
 
The first responding deputies advised that they had pulled the fully clothed body to the shoreline.  There was no obvious signs of trauma on the body. A leather wallet was attached to the pants via a chain.   Officers opened the wallet that contained a Washington Quest card, Safeway card, $22.00 in cash, a receipt to Brown's Outdoor dated 08-19-2016 and a Jefferson County Transit pass numbered 270.  The body had a handmade leather bound sheath containing a knife tied around the neck.  
  
The GPS UTM coordinates of the body location once drug ashore were recorded as 1 0U 0517242 5321416. The area was inspected for signs of a struggle or violence with nothing notable around the beach area. At about 4:27 p.m. Officers arrived at Kosec's Funeral and inspected the body for any signs of violence and found nothing notable.  Officers contacted Jefferson Transit about the monthly transit pass that was found within the wallet. 
 
On 10-12-2016 at about 10:30 a.m., Officers met with subject who advised that he saw Victim the previous day, at about 11:00 p.m., Victim was with another man near the Lower Hadlock boat launch. Victim wanted to get away from the other man as he was "crazy."  Subject stated that he was with Victim and the other guy for about 15 minutes and took Victim back to his house where he was for about 3 hours. Subject described the other man ] as being a white male about 5'7" tall, 170 lbs, balding on the top and back, brown hair and a disturbing persona. Subject advised that he had met the same man about a month prior and that the man advised him that he was retired and lived on a boat.  The man made several comments about being homosexual, which Subject advised turned him away. By Subject' description, Officer's perceived that he was identifying Subject2.
  
Officers proceeded to a vessel that was moored northeast of the boat launch.  Officers contacted the sole occupant, who identified himself as Subject2 who told Officers that he met Victim and a man near the Wooden Boat School in Port Hadlock. Subject2 stated that he brought the men out to his boat where they ate dinner and drank. He said they went to bed around 1:00 am on Tuesday (the 11th).  He found victim missing when he woke up. Subject2 denied any altercation stating that they all got along and was surprised to find him missing from the boat.  He said he noticed some tobacco, a pipe, and his lighter sitting at the bow of the boat. He said there was a partially drank 1/2 gallon of Vodka was missing from galley when he awoke.   Subject2 said that Victim  advised that he had spent 10 years in a Michigan State Prison and he was possibly wanted because he had whacked a guy with a machete somewhere near Port Townsend a week or so ago. Subject2 continued saying that he has known Victim for a little over a month and met him from a mutual friend named "Sparky" at the bus station in Port Townsend.  Subject2 said he first met Victim that night and described him as being a white male, around 6' tall dark jeans, T- shirt, a beard and glasses. Subject2 stated that Victim had a raw hide sheathe necklace that had a knife in it. Officers asked Subject2 if he would be willing to view a photograph in an attempt to identify the deceased.  Subject2 agreed and positively identified a photo of the deceased as Victim. Subject2 suspected that Victim may be living somewhere near the wood line behind Metro Bagels as he had provided him an orange and gray tent.  He also told officers that all of Victim's items were still on the boat, including his backpack and clothing.
  
Officers located a Verizon cellular phone that was with a charging cord and contained within a Ziploc style bag within the backpack.  The phone was powered on.  The last call appeared to have been made on 08-13-2016.  Officers attempted unsuccessfully to call this number several times.  
 
A text message to a contact was found that appeared to dispute a final paycheck. On 10-17-2016, Officers attempted unsuccessfully to call the subjects.  Officers sent a text message to the number requesting a call back. Officers received a call from a man. Officers explained the circumstances to Subject3 asked if he knew the subject that owned the phone number that they had possession of. A physical description was provided to Subject3.  He confirmed that he had employed a man by the name of Victim for about 3 weeks in June of 2016 in Wisconsin.  Subject3 said that Victim lived in a van at the time and described him as a drifter.  He stated that Victim eventually left employment due to finding another job paying more money. Subject3 provided me with Victim's social security number and address.
 
Officers contacted the Wisconsin department of licensing and obtained a DOL photo of Victim.  Victim's photograph appeared consistent with that of the body.  Victim had a previous conviction for a Machine Gun violation and a Robbery, which was consistent with what Victim had advised. Victim has three arrest warrants out of Wisconsin that are non-extraditable.  Officers spoke with the Office of Fraud and accountability. 
 
On 10-20-2016 at about 11:00 a.m., Officers called the Marathon County Sheriff's Office located in Wisconsin. They were told that Victim was indeed incarcerated at their facility. Subject4 emailed Officers the 10 print cards from Victim, which was forwarded for comparison.  She later confirmed that the fingerprints recovered were identified as the fingerprints belonging to Victim. 
 
At approximately 2:15 p.m., Officers received a call from a woman who told Officers that she had lived with Victim at that address until 08-08-2016. Subject5 said that she had dated Victim for about 2 years and met him while he was homeless. Subject5 said that Victim had decided to run from a criminal charge in their area, which was why he was likely in Washington State. 

Officers spoke with Victim's aunt. She confirmed that Victim was her nephew and that he had a history of battling drugs and alcohol. She said that he didn't have a wife or children and that his mother is still alive.  She told Officers that she would contact his mother and ensure that she contacts the Coroner.

0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
Apparent Alcohol Involvement
No Vessel Damage Reported
No PFDs were worn by those involved
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0102
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-10-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:05:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Shilshole Bay
NearestCityorTown: Seattle
County: King
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 14' Tracker Aluminum Open Motorboat w/15 hp Mercury Outboard Engine – Year/Model Unknown

According to Law Enforcement, on 10/28/2016, at about 04:05 p.m., the US Coast Guard (USCG) located this vessel, swamped with debris floating in the area.  
 
The USCG retained the property.  No Operator was seen.  An un-named Good Samaritan told USCG personnel that he had seen a white male operating the boat about 30 minutes before.  The USCG issued a broadcast regarding the swamped vessel.  Seattle Police Harbor Patrol (SPHP) responded and assisted with the search.  
 
The USCG investigated and believes that Victim fell overboard.  SPHP impounded the vessel and towed it to the Harbor Station for the USCG.  The incident is currently being followed up by the Seattle Police Department's Missing Persons Unit / Case #16-390871. 
 
THIS OFFICE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM THE USCG on 11/16/2016…
 
Sector Puget Sound (SPS) was notified by a good samaritan that a 14ft skiff was unmanned and adrift approx 1/2 mile off Shilshole Marina. The good samaratin was in his sailboat and confirmed seeing a person onboard the 14ft skiff 30 mins prior to the report. SPS entered Distress phase, issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast (UMIB) and launched CG6504 from Air Station Port Angeles as well as CG 45658 from Station Seattle.
 
When CG4568 arrived on scene, they found the skiff partially submerged; onboard, there was a burgundy life jacket along with suspected contraband (green leafy substance rolled into paper), a blue tote with a flashlight and handheld gps, and debris in the surrounding area. CG45658 and CG6504 commenced initial searches, with negative results. Seattle Harbor Patrol also launched a vessel to assist with the search efforts. CG45658 towed the skiff back to shore and tied it up. Seattle Harbor patrol took custody of the vessel to conduct a criminal investigation. Surrounding bouys in the area (SG, West Pt Light, Meadow Pt lighted buoy) were searched by CG 45658 with negative results.  The registration numbers of the 14ft skiff showed that the vessel was purchased at Bass Pro Shops by Victim and delivered to Shilshole marina on 28 Oct 2016.
 
Victim's cell phone records show the last phone call he made was to the subject at 1501T on 28OCT2016. Subject is the driver that delivered the vessel from Bass Pro shops to Shilshole marina. Victim is a 6ft 6in Caucasian male, 350-375lbs, 47 yrs old. Subject confirmed that Victim was wearing a burgundy life jacket when he boarded the vessel. Bass Pro Shops confirmed that Victim purchased two 12 lb anchors, which Subject helped Victim load into the skiff. The anchors were not located when CG assets arrived on scene.  Based on Victim's physical description, probability of survival calculations yielded a 21.22 hr functional time and a 25.91hr cold survival time.  The Coast Guard searched but did not locate the victim.  He is presumed deceased.
 
0 Injuries / 1 Missing Presumed Deceased
Alcohol Involvement is Unknown
No Vessel Damage Reported
Operator PFD Wear is Unknown
Operator Mandatory Boater Education Card - Unknown


BARDID: WA-2016-0103
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-10-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eagle Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Bainbridge Island, City of
County: Kitsap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1976, 26' Reinell Fiberglass Cabin Motorboat w/1 Sterndrive Engine – HP Unknown

On 10/15/2016, at about 09:07 a.m., this vessel was moored on Eagle Harbor located in Kitsap county near Bainbridge Island, WA.
 
According to Law Enforcement, while moored at the linear moorage area, this vessel caught on fire as a possible result of a bilge pump malfunction.  It appeared as though the malfunction caused flammable liquid to come into contact with a heating element.  The vessel sank due to fire damage.
 
It was reported that the Owner was on board the vessel at the time of incident.  An un-named passer by pulled him to safety.   
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol Involvement is Unknown
Vessel Reported as a Total Loss
The Owner was not Wearing a PFD
Mandatory Boater Education Card – N/A – Vessel (Live Aboard) was Moored at the Time of Incident


BARDID: WA-2016-0104
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-09-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: O'Sullivan Dam
NearestCityorTown: Moses Lake
County: Grant
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1986, 16' Ranger Bass Boat 335V w/115 hp Yamaha Outboard Engine

On 09/30/2016, at about 03:30 p.m., this vessel was cruising on O'Sullivan Dam, located near Moses Lake, in Grant county, WA.
 
Operator reported that on this date and time he was fishing on O'Sullivan Dam.  He was cruising down lake at about 20 MPH when he hit a large submerged rock.  The impact with the rock slammed his vessel towards the shore causing him to go onto the rocks on the shore.
 
The setting sun created visibility issues.

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
Vessel Reported as a Total Loss
The Operator Was Wearing a PFD
The Operator Did Not Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0105
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Admiralty Inlet
NearestCityorTown: Port Townsend
County: Island
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – Auxiliary Sailboat – No other information available – No BAR submitted
Vessel #2 (V2) – 1979, 34' Auxiliary Sailboat w/15 hp Yanmar Inboard Engine

On 06/18/2016, at about 05:00 p.m., these two vessels were sailing on Admiralty Inlet, located near Port Townsend, in Island county, WA.

Operator of V2, reported that on this date and time his vessel was northbound under sail, close-hauled on a port tack, when his vessel was struck near the bow by V1.  V1 was southbound under auxiliary power with sails raised on a starboard broad reach.  V1.
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
V1 – No Damage Information Available / V2 Reported as a Total Loss
V1 – No Operator PFD Information Available / V2 Operator Was Not Wearing a PFD
Neither Operator Had a Mandatory Boater Education Card 
 
NOTE:  No BAR was submitted by/for V1.  All information regarding V1 was gleaned from information included on V2's report which State Parks received from the USCG on 11/15/2016.


BARDID: WA-2016-0106
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-11-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Duck Lake
NearestCityorTown: Ocean Shores
County: Grays Harbor
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 2015, 15' 6” Sun Dolphin SD156 Plastic Canoe w/50 lb Minn Kota Outboard Electric Engine

On 11/19/2016, at about 01:00 a.m., this vessel, operated by Operator1, was drifting on Duck Lake, located near Ocean Shores, in Grays Harbor county, WA.
 
According to Law Enforcement, on this date at about 0045 hours, Officers were called to a report of someone calling for help at this location.  When Officers arrived they could hear a subject yelling for help.  They could see a flashing white light and could also hear a rescue whistle being blown.  They were able to locate the subjects in the water using a flashlight.  There were several subjects holding onto an object in the middle of Duck Lake.
 
Officers contacted a nearby homeowner and requested assistance in obtaining his pontoon boat to assist in the rescue.  With the assistance, Officers were able to make their way out to the subjects.  They pulled three adult males from the water onto the pontoon boat.  Another vessel that had arrived was able to remove the fourth adult male who was shaking uncontrollably.  The boats made their way back to shore where Officers assisted in getting all four subjects into the awaiting ambulance.  Victim was transported to the hospital for severe hypothermia.  He was later released.
 
Officers questioned the Operator, Operator1, about what had happened.  Operator1 said that the four men had gone onto the lake to do some fishing.  While out on the lake the battery to their trolling motor died.  He said while they were in the middle of the lake they put too much weight onto the back of the canoe and began taking on water.  The canoe filled with water and capsized putting all for men into the water.  He said that they had been in the water for a couple of hours using a rescue whistle and light to summon help.  
 
Operator1 said that the trolling motor and battery had separated from the canoe and sank.  Subject1 had recovered the canoe and towed it to his vacation residence.  Officers met Subject1 at his residence to inspect the canoe.  No signs of damage were noted.  Operator1 indicated that there was a small 40-50 pound thrust battery powered trolling motor that was attached to the canoe.  
 
Officers checked the Capacity Sticker for the canoe and noted that it was only rated for three persons, 720 pounds.  Maximum capacity for the canoe was rated at three persons, gear and electric motor for a total of 800 pounds.   
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
No Vessel Damage Reported
The Operator Did Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0107
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-11-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Washington
NearestCityorTown: Mercer Island
County: King
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
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 9' 5” Plastic Perception Sundance Kayak – Year Unknown

On 11/06/2016, at about 03:00 p.m., this vessel, was rowing/paddling about 400 yards offshore on Lake Washington, located near Mercer Island, in King county, WA.
 
According to Law Enforcement, on this date and time Operator1, an inexperienced kayaker, rolled and swamped this single-person kayak.  He remained in the water for about 30 minutes before being rescued by a Mercer Island Police Officer.  
 
Operator1 was transported to the hospital where he was treated for mild hypothermia.  After re-warming and observation, he was released.  No other injuries were reported. 
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
No Vessel Damage Reported
The Operator Was Wearing a PFD
The Operator Did Not Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-0108
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-12-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Strait of Juan de Fuca
NearestCityorTown: Oak Harbor
County: Island
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 11’ 9” Plastic Patriot Mainstream Kayak – Year Unknown

On 12/31/2016, at about 02:00 p.m., this vessel was on the Strait of Juan de Fuca about 300 yards West of Joseph Whidbey State Park (West Beach Road), located near Oak Harbor, in Island County, WA.
 
According to Law Enforcement, on this date and time, they received a report of a man in a kayak yelling for help in the water at the above location.  Officers responded to the Sunset Pullout North, at this location to meet with Fire Units and the un-identified reporting party.  
 
Once at the location, Officers were advised that the male was still out on/near the kayak.  A USCG helicopter, along with other LE officials, arrived at the location.  The USCG helicopter was positioned over the kayak where it was discovered that Victim was not with the kayak.  Information was relayed to the helicopter when Victim was located floating in the water and positioned over that location until Officers maneuvered over to Victim.  
 
Victim was found floating face down in the water with only his back showing (Victim was wearing a black coat).  He was pulled on board the Sheriff's vessel, CPR was administered as he was being transported to shore to awaiting medical personnel.  Victim was transported by ambulance to Whidbey Health Hospital.
 
0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
Alcohol Involvement is Unknown
No Vessel Damage Reported
The Operator/Deceased Was Not Wearing a PFD
The Operator/Deceased Did Not Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2016-1000
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wenatchee River
NearestCityorTown: Leavenworth
County: Chelan
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 6’ Rubber Raft

On 08/20/2016, at about 09:00 p.m., this vessel was paddling in the Tumwater Canyon portion of the Wenatchee River, located just west of Leavenworth, in Chelan County, WA.

According to Law Enforcement, on this date, at about 09:15 p.m., they were advised of a rafting accident.  Two people had gone into the river when their small raft overturned.  The incident occurred near milepost 98.5 along U.S. Highway 2 and the subjects from the raft were missing.  

Rescue units were called to the scene.  Shortly after their arrival, Officers were advised that one of the two missing persons, an adult female (Occupant), was located alive in the river holding onto a rock and needed to be rescued by swift water personnel.  An adult male (Operator) was still missing.  The incident had not been reported until after hours of darkness.  It was later determined that two subjects in a separate raft had self-rescued and were eventually able to access the highway and flag down a Washington State Patrol Trooper for assistance.  

Officers arrived at a staging area that had been established along the eastbound shoulder of Highway 2 at milepost 99.  The female survivor (Occupant) was located in the water along the north shoreline of the Wenatchee River at that location.  Chelan County Swift Water Rescue personnel arrived and were able to access Occupant and bring her onto the shore.  She was treated for cold exposure and minor lacerations.  Based on witness accounts, the missing man, Operator, was about ¼ mile further up river from where Occupant was found.  There was a high probability that Operator had been washed through what are known as the “Exit” rapids at milepost 99 and could have severe injuries.  

According to the witness, he, his father (Operator), his wife, Occupant, and son, and had decided to go rafting in the Wenatchee River Saturday evening.  They put in two small rubber rafts below the Chelan County PUD Tumwater Dam near milepost 95 on Highway 2.  Witness was on one raft with his 12 year-old son while his father, Operator, went in the second raft with his wife, Occupant.  They started to float the river around 07:30-07:45 p.m.  

Witness said that they did not realize the hazards involved with the swift water rapids further downstream.  None of the four subjects were equipped with PFDs.  He said they entered the rapids (near milepost 98.5), his father, Operator, began yelling to him that they needed to get out of the river.  It was about that time when Operator jumped out of the raft he was in with Occupant.  The raft then apparently flipped and Occupant was ejected into the water.  Operator was seen briefly attempting to hold onto the raft at one point.  Witness said he and his 12 year-old son were able to maneuver their raft to the north shore of the river and eventually climbed up to the highway and began searching for Operator and Occupant.

The raft that Operator and Occupant had been using was located just downriver from the point where Occupant was rescued.  Numerous search personnel searched for Operator from 09:30 p.m. until 05:00 a.m.  They searched the river extensively using lights, NVG's and a thermal imagining device.  Search teams checked the area where Operator was reportedly last seen to a point downriver well beyond where the raft was located stuck on top of boulders.  There was no sight of Operator during the first operational period.  The search for Operator was officially suspended at 05:00 a.m. with a plan to reinitiate the search at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday morning (08/21/2016).

On Sunday, 08/21/2016, at 06:00 a.m., Chelan County Sheriff's Office arranged for their “AIR-10” helicopter to launch at 09:00 a.m. for an aerial search of the Wenatchee River from milepost 98 on Highway 2 downriver to the Icicle Road Bridge.  At 07:00 a.m., search personnel began staging and planning for the second operational period.  At 07:40 a.m., while search teams were beginning to deploy, Officers were advised via radio that family members had just called to report that they believed they had located the body of Operator in the river near “Pacific Crest Drive” off of Icicle Road.  

Officers met Witness and he confirmed that they had located what they believed to be the body of his father while checking down private driveways along Icicle Road which lead to the river.  Officers, along with Witness, drove to a residence located just past Pacific Crest Drive.  The driveway headed due west toward the Wenatchee River.  Witness pointed downslope from the property to a group of large rocks in the center of the river.  Officers observed the body of a male subject wearing bright blue tee-shirt and gray/white shorts lying face down on a boulder in the center of the river.  The subject appeared obviously deceased.

Using a longboard and rope system two technical swift water team members accessed the boulder and secured the body with ropes.  The body was recovered onto the longboard and then guided to the east shore of the river.  The body was positively identified by family members on scene.

At this time it is believed that Operator struck his head at least twice while in the river rapids after leaving the raft.  The body was extensively rigored.  Officers were informed by the Coroner's Office that Operator had obviously been deceased for several hours, and likely died Saturday evening.  The exact cause of death will be determined by the Coroner's Office.   

1 Injury / 1 Fatality
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
No Vessel Damage Reported
The Operator/Deceased Was Not Wearing a PFD
The Operator/Deceased Did Not Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0001
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-01-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Case Inlet
NearestCityorTown: Allyn
County: Mason
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 9' 6” Plastic Perception Sparky 9.5 Kayak (Year Unknown)

On 01/03/2017, at about 11:00 p.m., this vessel was operating on Case Inlet, at North Bay, located near Allyn, WA in Mason county.  

According to Law Enforcement on 01/04/2017, at about 01:08 a.m. they were dispatched to a boating incident in the area of SR 3 and the Allyn Water Front.  The reporting party advised his friend (Operator) who he met about two weeks prior was missing.  Both men lived aboard vessels that were anchored near the Allyn Water Front.

Friend told Officers that Operator wanted to head back to shore to grab his tools which he had left in the bed of his pick-up truck.  He said that the two of them had been drinking and smoking weed.  He said that Operator left in what was described as a “yellow kayak” sometime around 11:30 p.m.  

Friend said that Operator had never been on a kayak before and he was not wearing a life jacket.  After about an hour Friend began to worry when Operator had not returned.  He then called dispatch on Operator's phone because he was afraid that something had happened to him.

At about 03:00 a.m., the US Coast Guard arrived on scene and searched the area utilizing a helicopter.  The search turned up negative results up until Law Enforcement left the scene at about 04:30 a.m.  In addition to the helicopter the USCG advised that they would be sending two water craft to the area to assist in the search.  

Law Enforcement Officers checked the bed of Operator's truck that was parked in the parking lot located at the Boat House in Allyn.  The tool belt was located in the bed of the pick-up truck.  Officers searched the shoreline southbound with K9 Jano for several hundred yards and were unable to locate any kayaks matching the description of Operator's kayak.  

On 01/04/2017, at about 09:49 a.m., Law Enforcement responded to East Nelson Road and then walked to the waterline/shore to check for a kayak on the beach located by aircraft in reference to this case.  Officers checked the beach.  The kayak was located further North.  They walked the shore and located a yellow kayak and paddle inverted in the water just off the shore. 

Officers began to leap frog checking the shore line towards Allyn.  They walked all the foot accessible shore line from East Nelson Road to Drum Street in Allyn.  This took place during high tide so not all the shore was accessible.  Another Officer arrived by boat to check the involved boat that was anchored a distance out.  There was no one on board and no evidence of a disturbance.  At about 06:00 p.m., Officers conducted additional shoreline patrols at low tide.  This was done until dark with nothing located.

At about 10:40 p.m., Officers arrived at the assumed (Operator's) boat.  It was the only boat in the Allyn waters.  The boat name SCAMPER out of Vancouver BC.  This is an old enclosed cabin wood hull boat, about 25 feet long.  There was no one on board.  

After discovering that the vessel was unoccupied the information was radioed to the US Coast Guard.  A short time later it came to light that the missing person – Operator – lived on board the SCAMPER and the complainant – Friend lived on board a second vessel, only described as a sailboat.  The sailboat was nowhere to be seen.  It is believed that Friend fled the area during the hours of darkness.  It is unknown why Friend fled. 

NOTE:  Operator has a confirmed Felony Warrant out of Pierce County and Friend has numerous (8) misdemeanor warrants for his arrest.  It is likely both subjects will avoid contact with Law Enforcement.

UPDATE:  On 02/17/2017, a body, matching the description of Operator, was located by 2 kayakers about 500 yards off of the North Point of Stretch Island.  According to Law Enforcement, the body matched the description given for Operator.  He was also found close to where he was originally reported missing.  His body was recovered and turned over to the Mason County Coroner.  Report is pending.

0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
Reported Alcohol Involvement
No Vessel Damage Reported
The Operator was not wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0003
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-02-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Columbia River
NearestCityorTown: Richland
County: Benton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1963 Fairliner Wooden Cabin Motorboat w/Sterndrive Engine – HP Unknown

On 02/03/2017, at about 08:30 p.m., this vessel was operating on the Columbia River located in Benton County near Richland, WA.

According to Operator, he pulled this vessel into the Columbia Point Marina (Dock A).  The vessel ran into ice around the dock.  The ice began to break between the boat and the dock.  At that point, Operator noticed that the vessel was filling up with water.  He then jumped from the vessel to the dock so that his passenger could also get off the vessel.

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol Involvement is Unknown
Vessel “Total Loss” with an estimated value of $8,000
The Operator was not wearing a PFD / Unknown if Passenger was wearing a PFD
The Operator has a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0004
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-02-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Puget Sound
NearestCityorTown: Port Orchard
County: Kitsap
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – “JOHN GALT” - 1966 Artic Survey Fiberglass Cabin Motorboat (Mfg Unknown) w/Diesel Inboard Engine (Mfg/HP Unknown)

On 02/07/2017, time not reported, this vessel  was found beached at Ross Point in Port Orchard located in Kitsap county, WA.

According to Law Enforcement, Officers responded to Ross Point at 10:22.  The “John Galt”, an Alaska registered vessel, was located with the engine running, heater on, and no one on board.  

Owner lived on a 1955, 75' Fulton Classic Tug Boat at anchor in Sinclair Inlet.  He used the “JOHN GALT” to get back and forth to shore.  Un-named witnesses said that the “JOHN GALT” was seen beached in Bremerton near the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard on 02/06/2017 at about 5 p.m.  

Three friends of Owner arrived from Olympia.  Friend1 said that she last spoke with Owner yesterday (02/06) between 1 and 2 p.m.  She said that she had the phone on speaker so that Friend2 could also speak with him.  They told Officers that Owner was intoxicated at that time.  His speech was slurred and he told them that he had been drinking and had a lot of beer and cigarettes.  Friend2 said Owner never wears a PFD.

Friend2 told Officers that he is working for Owner to captain his boat to Alaska.  He told Officers that he piloted the “JOHN GALT” last Monday, January 30th.  Friend2 said that Owner had a blue bag with about $20,000 in silver bars and coins on the Tug.  Officers inspected the vessel and found 3 rifles in a closet.  They took them for safe keeping.  Officers indicated that the boat was messy / disorganized.  

According to Law Enforcement on 02/06/2017, at 05:00 p.m., when the “JOHN GALT” was seen on the beach on the Bremerton side of Sinclair Inlet, the weather was cloudy, 35 degrees, wind out to the South at 9 to 16 MPH, the water was about 47 degrees.  

Owner was likely on the boat alone and likely had been drinking according to Friend1 and Friend2.

Owner's body was found floating in the water at the west end of the shipyard on 02/07/2017, at about 01:30 p.m.  Coordinates 47.33.1089,--122.39.6401.

It is assumed he fell overboard.

0 Injuries / Fatality
Alcohol Involvement is Likely
No Vessel Damage Reported
The Operator/Deceased was not wearing a PFD
The Operator/Deceased did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0005
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-01-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:09:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Dyes Inlet
NearestCityorTown: Bremerton
County: Kitsap
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 2016, 22’ Puakea Ehukai Carbon Fiber Blue Outrigger Canoe

On 01/31/2017, at about 07:09 p.m., Law Enforcement was dispatched to a Missing Person detail involving this vessel, who was reported to have gone paddling on Dyes Inlet located near Bremerton, WA in Kitsap county.

According to the deceased’s wife, she had received a text from Victim at 03:45 p.m. informing her that he was going on a paddle.  She became worried around 06:00 p.m. when he hadn’t returned home.  She stated that he always returns home before dark, especially during the current winter weather conditions.  The temperatures had dropped into the low 30’s that night.

Wife also told officers that Victim was training for a paddling competition and had been going out consistently for some time.  She described him as a proficient swimmer and a strong paddler.  He was thought to be wearing a black life vest and his wet suit as they were missing from the closest where those types of items are stored.    

The deceased’s son, told officers that he paddles with his father often and the usual route of travel is South towards the Bremerton ferry terminal.  The normal afternoon paddle for his father is usually South towards the Boat Shed Restaurant in Bremerton and out towards the outer buoy marker.  It’s about a 4-mile paddle from the residence to the outer buoy marker.

Victim’s son also told Officers that this Outrigger Canoe that his father was using is new and that he had only used it 5 or 6 times.  He said that his father raised the new Outrigger Canoe the past weekend in a race and flipped it. 

On 01/31/2017, at about 10:22 p.m., Officers received a call from the USCG who had joined in on the search.  They advised Officers that a helicopter had located Victim and dropped a flare.  The USCG boat responded to the location (47 35.59 N, 122 41.07 W), retrieved Victim and started CPR.  He was located unresponsive and lying face down next to some pilings near the Naval Hospital (Elwood Point).  Officers advised USCG to respond to the Silverdale boat ramp and they would have fire respond there to meet them.  

Victim was located approximately 1.55 miles from his residence on Naomi Street.  Fire personnel arrived and transported Victim to Harrison Hospital in Bremerton.  They transferred his care to the emergency room personnel where he was confirmed deceased.   

On 02/01/2017, at about 04:19 p.m., Officers were assigned to follow-up.  The homeowner guided Officers down toward the beach where a blue canoe lied in rest.  The canoe did not appear to have any obvious damage.  Additionally, there was an orange global positioning system (GPS) attached to a mount.

0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
No Alcohol Involvement
No Vessel Damage Reported
The Operator/Deceased was wearing a PFD
The Operator/Deceased did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0006
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-02-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Merwin
NearestCityorTown: Woodland
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1997, 18’ Motion Marine Lightning Aluminum Open Motorboat w/2 Honda Outboard Gasoline Engines (Total HP 99.9)

On 02/24/2017, at about 01:00 p.m., this vessel was fishing on Lake Merwin located near Woodland, WA in Clark county.

He was changing direction/backing down this vessel when water began to rush in over the transom.  The vessel began taking on water and sank quickly.  No other information was provided.

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No Alcohol Involvement
The vessel was reported as a “Total Loss” with an estimated value of $12,500
The Operator was not wearing a PFD
The Operator did have a Boater Education Card issued by the State of Oregon


BARDID: WA-2017-0007
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-02-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Elliot Bay
NearestCityorTown: Seattle
County: King
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Other
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: struck by floating barge
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 2005, 16’ Home Made Rowboat w/Sail & Oars – No Engine

On 02/27/2017, at about 03:30 p.m., this vessel was rowing/paddling in Elliott Bay located near Seattle, WA in King county.

According to Subject, he was rowing toward the West Channel when the wind started gusting at about 30 knots.  He was unable to row against the wind and it was pushing him toward the shore.  He anchored the vessel about 100 feet from shore. 

While at anchor, two barges, that were tied together, slipped their moorages and were blown to his position.  He couldn't hear them coming and he became trapped between the hulls of the barges.  

One barge hit his vessel.  The other barge grounded just before going over him.  Subject complained of lower back pain.  He thought he may have also injured his head as he has not been thinking clearly since the incident.  

1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
No Alcohol Involvement
Vessel Damage Estimated at $5,000.  
The Operator was wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a Boater Education Card

NOTE:  This report was received by State Parks Boating Program and forwarded to Seattle Police Department.  The two barges involved in this incident were Commercial Vessels.  No accident reports were submitted.


BARDID: WA-2017-0008
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-03-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Puget Sound
NearestCityorTown: La Conner
County: Skagit
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1971, 54’ Ray Davis Sport Fisher Wooden Cabin Motorboat w/2 Diesel Inboard Engines

On 03/07/2017, at about 04:30 a.m., this vessel was cruising on Puget Sound close to Kiket Island (Kukutau) located near La Conner, WA in Skagit county.

According to Law Enforcement, he was travelling during the hours of darkness in heavy weather with no Lookout.  These circumstances resulted in the vessel running aground.   

0 Injury / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol/Drug Involvement is Unknown
Vessel Damage Estimated at $2,000 or more.  Exact estimate is pending.
The Operator was not wearing a PFD
The Operator did have a Canadian Boaters Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0009
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Puget Sound
NearestCityorTown: Vashon Island
County: King
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1989, 34' Sea Ray 340 Sedan Bridge Cabin Motorboat w/2 Mercury Inboard Engines

On 04/03/2017, at about 08:00 a.m., this vessel was cruising on Puget Sound/Quartermaster Harbor, located near Vashon Island, WA in King County.

According to Operator, on this date and time, he, his wife, and two small daughters were heading South-East out of Quarter Master Harbor to Chinook Marina.  The weather was overcast, wind calm and still, seas like glass, temperature in the mid to high 30's.  The boat was traveling at about 30 knots when both engines died simultaneously.  

Operator went below to find black pressurized smoke coming from the engine room hatches and vents.  He immediately lowered the dingy from davit.  He ordered the evacuation of his family (wife and two daughters) to the dingy.  

Operator proceeded to make an emergency May-Day call to the USCG.  Once assured that the USCG had their location and situation, he went back to the engine room to investigate and extinguish the fire.  The fire was put out by using removal of electrical source (turned off batteries) and Halon hand held fire extinguisher.  

Operator turned on the power to the radios and notified the USCG that the fire appeared out and to contact via cell.  The Tacoma Fire Department arrived and verified that the fire was out.  They towed the vessel to Modutech in Hylebos Water Way.

0 Injury / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol/Drug Involvement
The Vessel was a Total Loss with an Estimated Value at $20,000.
The Operator and Passengers were all wearing PFDs.
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card.


BARDID: WA-2017-0011
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Samish Bay Area
NearestCityorTown: Anacortes
County: Skagit
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1973, 29' Piver Nugget Auxiliary Sailboat w/3 Electric Motors
 
On 04/11/2017, at about 12:00 p.m., this vessel was anchored in the Samish Bay area on the NE side of Vendovi Island located near Anacortes, WA in Skagit County.
 
According to Subject, on 04/10/2017, sometime around midnight, he anchored this vessel at the above location.  Subject reported that he used two anchors off his bow, one anchor was placed in the water in the rocks and the other was placed on the shore of Vendovi Island. 
 
Subject reported that everything was fine until around noon on 04/11/2017, when the anchor attached to the shore failed causing the vessel to drift and hit the rocks.  The vessel immediately began taking on water after hitting the rocks and Subject said that he believed his hull had been breached.  
 
Subject stated that he jumped off of the vessel and went to the island.  Since it was low tide, he stated that he no longer could swim straight to the shore but had to climb a cliff face.  Subject stated that he kept slipping off the cliff and he kept swimming back and forth from the wreck to the cliff but gave up when he could no longer swim from exhaustion.  
 
Subject reported that he had been trying to save his boat for about four hours before he started feeling cold and realized that he was not going to be able to save the boat.  That is when he sent out a distress beacon.  He stated that prior to being rescued by the USCG he had been in and out of the water for about four hours.  
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol/Drug Involvement
The Vessel Damage was estimated at $10,000
The Operator was wearing a PFD.
The Operator had a mandatory Boater Education Card.


BARDID: WA-2017-0012
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: San Juan Island
NearestCityorTown: Friday Harbor
County: San Juan
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 2001, 46’ Maxum 4600 SBC Cabin Motorboat w/2 Cummins Inboard Diesel Engines 

On 04/22/2017, at about 1:30 p.m., this vessel was cruising in the San Juan Islands near Lopez Island, located near Friday Harbor, WA in San Juan County.
 
On 04/10/2017, while the vessel was cruising at the above location in very rough waters, the vessel lost engine power and ran into the rocky shore, grounding the vessel.   
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol/Drug Involvement
The Vessel Damage was estimated at $220,000
The Operator and Occupants were all wearing PFDs.
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card.


BARDID: WA-2017-0013
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sinclair Inlet
NearestCityorTown: Port Orchard
County: Kitsap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 1967, 36' Cal Auxiliary Sailboat w/1 Perkins Inboard Engine 
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2005, 26' MacGregor Auxiliary Sailboat w/50 hp Suzuki Outboard Engine
Operator – N/A – The vessel was un-occupied at time of incident.
 
On 04/28/2017, at about 6:27 p.m., both V1 and V2 were in the Port Orchard Marina on Sinclair Inlet located near Port Orchard, WA in Kitsap county.
 
V1 was docking his vessel at the Port Orchard Marina.  Operator1 reported that he was fighting the current as he was attempting to dock. As a result, he backed into another vessel (V2).  V2 was un-occupied at the time of indecent.
 
According to Operator1 (V1) his vessel sustained a scratch on the starboard stern.  (V2) reported that the hull to deck seam was impacted breaking the fiberglass, rubber edge, and caused stress to the side stays of the vessel.  
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol/Drug Involvement
V1 Damage was estimated at $2,000 plus (exact estimate is pending)
V2 Damage was estimated at $2,000 plus (exact estimate is pending)
V1 Occupants were wearing PFDs
V1 Operator had a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0014
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Nooksack River
NearestCityorTown: Deming
County: Whatcom
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 10' Fiberglass Rowboat

On 05/11/2017, at about 8:00 p.m., this vessel was fishing on the Nooksack River located near Deming, WA in Whatcom county.
 
Law Enforcement reported that this vessel was being towed down the Nooksack River as fishing nets were being set.  The Operator told the Officer that the boat flipped and drifted down river as he was setting nets.
 
No information regarding the towing vessel was provided.  It is not known at this time if V1 has been recovered.
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol/Drug Involvement
The Vessel was reported as a Total Loss – Estimated Value $200.00
Neither the Operator or Occupant was wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0015
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Strait of Juan de Fuca
NearestCityorTown: Lopez Island
County: San Juan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 2012, 20’ Alumaweld Striker Open Motorboat w/115 hp Yamaha Outboard Engine + 9.9 hp Kicker Motor

On 05/17/2017, at about 7:30 a.m., this vessel was shrimping on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, off Ice Berg Point located near Lopez Island, WA in San Juan county.
 
The Operator reported that he and the other 3 occupants of the vessel were shrimping at this location.  They threw a shrimp pot out.  The current was rough and the line from the shrimp pot became tangled in the motor propeller causing the motor to stop.  Waves from the rough current crashed into the back of the boat causing it to flood and sink.  The vessel completely sank beneath the water.  
 
It is unknown at this time if the vessel has been recovered.
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol/Drug Involvement
The Vessel was reported as a Total Loss – Estimated Value $40,000.00
All Occupants were wearing PFDs.
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0016
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Washington
NearestCityorTown: Mercer Island
County: King
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 2000, 24’ Bayliner Cabin Motorboat w/Sterndrive Engine – HP Unknown

On 05/21/2017, at about 11:30 a.m., this vessel was cruising on Lake Washington at the SE tip of Mercer Island located near Mercer Island, WA in King county.
 
The Operator reported that he was operating this vessel at the above location when he struck a floating log (dead head).  The collision resulted in damage to the outdrive and ripped off the lower leg at the transom.  The bellows was compromised allowing water to enter the transom and engine compartment.
 
The bilge pump restricted flooding.  The vessel was towed to a nearby collision center.
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol/Drug Involvement
Vessel Damage was estimated at $3,000.00
The Operator was Not Wearing a PFD – The Occupant was Wearing a PFD
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0017
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Port Gardner
NearestCityorTown: Everett
County: Snohomish
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) - Unknown 
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2010, 12’ Walker Bay Plastic Inflatable Boat w/1 Honda Outboard Engine – HP Unknown

On 05/25/2017, at about 9:00 p.m., V2 was tied to dock/mooring at the Port of Everett, Slip North on Port Gardner Bay located near Everett, WA in Snohomish county.
 
The Owner reported that someone hit his vessel while moored at this location.  The hull was cracked as a result of the incident.
 
The Owner/Operator of V1 did not submit a BAR.
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
V2 - No Apparent Alcohol/Drug Involvement 
V2 Damage was estimated at $10,000 – Total Loss
V2 was moored at the time of incident
V2 Owner does have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0019
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pend Oreille River
NearestCityorTown: Cusick
County: Pend Oreille
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1984, 21’ Open Motorboat w/240 hp Inboard Gasoline Engine Towing 3-Person Tube 
 
On 05/29/2017, at about 1:05 p.m., this vessel was cruising on Pend Oreille River, located near Cusick, WA in Pend Oreille county.
 
According to Law Enforcement, this vessel was towing a 3-person tube.  Operator was traveling too close to shore.  As he turned, he whipped the tube around causing the tube and the three occupants to collide with a dock.
 
One of the tubers was transported by ambulance to the hospital.  A second tuber was transported by personal vehicle to the hospital, and the third tuber didn’t go to the hospital at all.
 
None of the tubers sustained broken bones.  Only abrasions and contusions were reported. 
 
3 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
Operator Alcohol Use Reported  
No Apparent Alcohol/Drug Involvement Reported for Tube Occupants
No Vessel Damage Reported
The Operator and Vessel Occupant were not wearing PFDs
All Tube Occupants were wearing PFDs
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card – Exempt by Age


BARDID: WA-2017-0020
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pacific Ocean
NearestCityorTown: LaPush
County: Clallam
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 2009, 10’ Seadoo PWC w/120 hp Inboard Engine

On 05/17/2017, at about 01:46 p.m., this vessel was drifting in the Pacific Ocean South of LaPush off of Third Beach, located near LaPush, WA in Clallam county.
 
The Operator reported that he was operating this vessel at the above location when he stopped running and turned off his engine.  The engine would not re-start.  Operator drifted towards shore then deployed his anchor.  He was picked up by another boat and taken back to LaPush. (No additional information reported regarding other vessel.)  
 
Operator got a ride and returned to get his vessel.  Upon arrival, he discovered that his anchor did not hold and that his jet ski had drifted into the rocks.  He swam to get his vessel.  
 
Operator started the jet ski then starting motoring out.  An alarm went off and the motor started to smoke.  He abandoned his vessel and swam back to the Coast Guard vessel that was monitoring the situation.  His jet ski sank.
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol/Drug Involvement
Vessel was a Total Loss with an estimated value of $3,000.00
The Operator was wearing a PFD 
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0022
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Shoal Bay
NearestCityorTown: Lopez Island
County: San Juan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 1980, 35’ Horizon Endurance Auxiliary Sailboat w/15 hp Outboard Engine
Vessel #2 (V2) – 1961, 42’ Lompo Schooner Auxiliary Sailboat w/85 hp Perkins Inboard Diesel Engine
 
On 05/19/2017, at about 11:30 a.m., V1 was drifting/docking in Shoal Bay/Spencer’s Marina located near Lopez Island, WA in San Juan county.
 
According to operator, his vessel (V1) was docking at this location when his motor stalled, at a low RPM, causing loss of steering control.  His vessel’s stern drifted and made contact with V2’s dinghy, which was docked.
 
The Owner of V2 reported that his vessel was docked in its normal rented slip.  His vessel was un-occupied at the time of incident.  His dinghy was damaged as a result of the collision.
 
V1 + V2 - 0 Injury / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol/Drug Involvement
V1 – No Damage – V2 – 3,000 Damage Reported
V1 – Operator was wearing a PFD + V2 – PFD Wear N/A (No one on board at time of incident)
V1 - The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card + V2 – N/A (No one on board at time of incident)


BARDID: WA-2017-0023
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Friday Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Friday Harbor
County: San Juan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 2012, 22’ C-Dory Cabin Motorboat w/90 hp Outboard Honda Engine 
On 06/10/2017, at about 03:30 p.m., this vessel was tied to dock/mooring at the U.S. Customs Dock on Puget Sound, located near Friday Harbor, WA in San Juan County.
 
According to Subject, he had been visiting the Gulf Islands in BC Canada.  He arrived at the U.S. Customs dock at Friday Harbor.  As he was leaving his vessel to report to the U.S. Customs Office, a wake from a Washington State Ferry went beneath his boat.  At that time the wake caused his boat to go down throwing Subject onto the dock head first.  He suffered lacerations and bruising to his right knee.   
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol/Drug Involvement
No Vessel Damage Reported
The Owner was not wearing a PFD – Vessel was docked
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card – Exempt by Age


BARDID: WA-2017-0024
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Puget Sound
NearestCityorTown: Tacoma
County: Pierce
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1996, 17’ Starcraft Open Motorboat w/110 hp Outboard Johnson Engine 
 
On 06/07/2017, at about 12:56 p.m., this vessel, operated by Subject, was fishing in Puget Sound under the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, located near Tacoma, WA Pierce County.
 
According to Subject, he was fishing at this location with his anchor set.  He tried to pull his anchor up but it was stuck.  Subject then tried to drive his boat forward to release the anchor, but drove over his anchor line.  The anchor line got stuck on the propeller, spinning his boat around in the current with the stern facing into the current.  This caused the boat to start taking water over the stern and capsizing the boat.
 
Subject, who was wearing a PFD, swam to shore.  His boat was recovered still floating upside down in Puget Sound.   
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
Vessel Damage is estimated at $2,500
The Owner was wearing a PFD 
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0025
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Friday Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Friday Harbor
County: San Juan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 2007, 48' Seahorse Marine Diesel Duck Cabin Motorboat w/120 hp Iveco Diesel Inboard Engine
Vessel #2 (V2) – 1973, 57' Owner Built Auxiliary Sailboat w/Buda Inboard Diesel Engine 
 
On 06/07/2017, at about 9:15 p.m., V1 was moving to moor his vessel in Friday Harbor at the Friday Harbor Marina located near Friday Harbor, WA in San Juan county.  On this same date and time V2 was tied to dock/mooring in his Slip at this location.  
 
According to Operator1, he was entering the marina in his vessel (V1) for an overnight stay.  It was raining when he entered the Marina, near the fuel dock, under the direction of the Marina Representative.  An unexpected current caused his vessel to move to port and make contact with another vessel (V2).  The stabilizer boom on the port side of V1 came into contact with the rail at the top of the starboard side of V2 causing damage to the wood rail.  The anchor of V2 also came into contact with the port side of V1.  Operator1 reported that the current was very strong and there was no warning from the Marina Representative to that point. 
 
The Owner of V2 reported that his vessel, a “Boat Bed and Breakfast”, was moored in its Slip at about 6:45 p.m. when it was struck on the starboard side by V1.  Guests aboard V2 were knocked down as the vessel was pressed into the dock.  No guests were injured.  Significant damage was done to the dock.  V2 sustained significant damage to the rail, possible structural damage, and some cracking on and below deck.  
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol or drug involvement
V1 – No damage reported / V2 – $10,000
V1 – Operator was wearing a PFD / V2 – PFD Wear N/A (No one on board at time of incident) 
V1 – Boater Education Card N/A (No Operator on board at time of incident)
V2 - The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0026
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-06-15 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Washington
NearestCityorTown: Kenmore
County: King
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1978, 16' Alumaweld Flat Bottom Open Motorboat w/85 hp Mercury Inboard Engine
 
On 06/15/2017, sometime in the morning hours, this vessel was fishing at the North End of Lake Washington, located near Kenmore, WA King County.
 
He was tolling at about 1.5 m.p.h. and fishing at this location when a large wave came onto the side of his boat.  Large amounts of water started coming into the boat and the motor died.  His vessel sank “fast”.
 
It is unknown at this time if the vessel was recovered.
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
Vessel Total Loss - Estimated Value $6,500
The Owner was wearing a PFD 
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0027
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-31 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ship Canal
NearestCityorTown: Ballard
County: King
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – Unknown – No BAR submitted
Vessel #2 (V2) – 1946, 52’ Palmer Scott Auxiliary Sailboat – No Engine or Propulsion

On or about 05/31/2017, time unknown, V2 was tied to dock/mooring in Ship Canal at the Stimson Marina located near Ballard, WA in King county.  
 
Subject reported that on this date, V1 was apparently leaving the dock and then collided with his boat’s (V2) transom.
 
Subject further stated that “I firmly believe that the boat that hit my boat was our neighbor.  The boat is named “Serenity” and the new owner is xxx.”
 
Responding Police Report:  2017-208313
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol or drug involvement is unknown
V2 – Damage Estimated at $5,000
V2 – PFD Wear N/A (No one on board at time of incident) 
V2 - Mandatory Boater Education Card N/A (No one on board at time of incident)


BARDID: WA-2017-0028
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-23 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sinclair Inlet
NearestCityorTown: Port Orchard
County: Kitsap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – Unknown Sailboat “GOLDEN FUTURE” – No BAR submitted
Vessel #2 (V2) – 1988, 30’ Catalina Auxiliary Sailboat w/25 hp Universal Inboard Engine

On 05/23/2017, time unknown, V2 was tied to dock/mooring in Sinclair Inlet at the Port Orchard Marina located near Port Orchard, WA in Kitsap county.  
 
He reported that while his vessel (V2) was moored in its permanent slip, it was impacted by an “out of control sailboat” in the fairway.  
 
Witnesses saw the sailing vessel “GOLDEN FUTURE” V1, which was berthed at A dock in Port Orchard, impact other boats/docks on either side of V2.
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol or drug involvement is unknown
V2 – Damage Estimated at $4,273
V2 – PFD Wear N/A (No one on board at time of incident) 
V2 - Mandatory Boater Education Card N/A (No one on board at time of incident)


BARDID: WA-2017-0029
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Puget Sound
NearestCityorTown: Anacortes
County: San Juan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 2016, 21' Hewes Sea Runner Open Motorboat w/Outboard Engine
Vessel #2 (V2) – 1997, 31' Camano Troll Cabin Motorboat w/200 hp Volvo Inboard Engine

On 05/27/2017, at around 08:00 a.m., V1 was dropping supplies and additional campers to James Island.  Also on this date at about 09:45 a.m., V2 was tied to dock/mooring at the James Island Marine Park dock located near Anacortes, WA in San Juan county. 
 
According to Operator1, V1, he was aware of the large vessel (V2) moored at this location as he had dropped campers off the day prior to the incident.  He reported that V2 was on the south side facing out moored on the dock and there were 4 vessels rafted off together on the north side of the dock. 
 
On the date of incident, Operator1 reported that there was another boat directly in front (west) of V2.  The occupant of this vessel offered Operator1 to come onto his port side and raft off to help unload passengers and supplies.  Operator1 approached, very slowly, near the cliff side and turned 180 degrees and just let the boat drift around while he tossed the boat a line.  The current was going under the dock to the north and swung V1's starboard side (with the buoy out) into V2.
 
V1's passengers immediately grabbed V2 holding it out.  V1 moved forward sending passengers and supplies through the forward boat and untied.  They could see no apparent damage to either vessel.  
 
About 3 hours after the incident, V2 owner (V2) contacted Operator1 (V1) and told him that he had found a crack in a water outlet port of his vessel.
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol or drug involvement
V1 – No damage reported
V2 – Damage estimated at $2,900
V1 – Operator was not wearing a PFD
V2 – PFD Wear N/A (No one on board at time of incident) 
V1 – Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card
V2 - Mandatory Boater Education Card N/A (No one on board at time of incident)


BARDID: WA-2017-0030
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Elliot Bay
NearestCityorTown: Seattle
County: King
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) - Unknown - No BAR submitted
Vessel #2 (V2) - 2000, 41' Beneteau 411 Auxiliary Sailboat w/46 hp Diesel Inboard Engine

On 06/04/2017, at about 12:30 p.m., these vessels were on Elliott Bay, at the Elliott Bay Marina located near Seattle, WA in King County.  
 
According to the Owner of V2, his vessel was tied to the dock/mooring at the above location.  Sometime around 12:30 p.m. on this date, his vessel (V2) was struck by V1.  Owner2 reported that V1 was in an adjacent slip to the north of his.  He reported that the Operator1 drove V1 up and over the dock striking his boat at mid-ship.
 
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol or drug involvement
V1 – Damage Unknown – No BAR submitted
V2 – Damage estimated at $3,500
V1 – PFD wear unknown
V2 – PFD Wear N/A (No one on board at time of incident) 
V1 – Operator not confirmed.  Mandatory Boater Education Card unknown
V2 - Mandatory Boater Education Card N/A (No one on board at time of incident)


BARDID: WA-2017-0031
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Strait of Juan de Fuca
NearestCityorTown: Friday Harbor
County: San Juan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1976, 33’ 11” Cal 34 Mk III Auxiliary Sailboat w/1 Thunderstruck Electric Inboard – HP 10 KW

06/07/2017, at about 11:30 p.m., this vessel was sailing on Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca located near Friday Harbor, WA in San Juan county.
 
According to Subject, while he was sail handling he slipped and struck his back on the cockpit coaming.  He reported that the pain was severe and he thought he might have broken his pelvis or hip bone.  He was not able to operate his vessel as he was unable to move.
 
A County Rescue Vessel came along side in confused seas estimated at four feet.  Rescue personnel came aboard Subject’s vessel.  At this time, Subject says his vessel suffered damage to the deck and hull.  During towing Subject reported that a coupling pin sheared and the propeller and shaft were lost.  
 
Incoming water damaged Subject's property inside the vessel until the leak was addressed and the water was pumped out.
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
Vessel Damage was reported at $5,000 and Property Damage at $2,000
The Operator was wearing a PFD
The Operator did have a Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0032
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clear Lake
NearestCityorTown: Clearlake
County: Skagit
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1982, 15' Seaswirl Runabout Open Motorboat w/1 Outboard Engine
 
On 06/25/2017, at about 06:43 p.m., this vessel, operated by Operator1, was cruising toward the Boat Launch on Clear Lake located near Clear Lake, WA in Skagit county. 
 
According to Law Enforcement, two swimmers had left the boat voluntarily.  The injured party, Victim, was wearing a life vest but was not a strong swimmer.  Victim decided to return to the boat.  She grabbed onto the port gunwale.  
 
The Operator, Operator1, turned starboard to head toward the boat launch.  As the boat turned starboard Victim was sucked under the boat and the propeller struck her leg causing serious injury to the lower portion of her leg.
 
Officers noted no violations on the vessel.
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
No vessel damage was reported
The Operator was not wearing a PFD
The Operator did have a Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0033
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Puget Sound
NearestCityorTown: Seattle
County: King
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 2015, Jeanneau 469 Sailboat -
Vessel #2 (V2) - 1993, 36’ Catalina Auxiliary Sailboat w/Universal Diesel Inboard Engine – HP unknown

On 05/28/2017, at about 04:30 p.m., these vessels were operating in Puget Sound, 2-3 miles South of West Point Lighthouse, located near Seattle, WA in King County.  
 
According to the Operator of V2, he was sailing on this date and time with 5 adults and 3 children on board the vessel.  The wind was coming out of the North at about 15 knots with gusts in the 18 range.  They were a couple of miles off of Discovery Park in Seattle.  There was some commercial traffic ahead – a tug and barge and a cruise ship leaving Seattle.  His vessel was just outside the shipping lane when he decided to come about and head back north to their home port, Shilshole Mariana.  
 
Operator2 reported that there were a couple of boats north of them but a ways out and coming in their direction.  His vessel was pinching to the wind trying to stay out of the shipping lane and the tug traffic.  They were sailing on a starboard tack.  About 4 or 5 minutes later a boat (V1) stuck the port side of his vessel.  
 
V1 was on a port tack so their high side hit the low side of V2 knocking over a couple of the stanchions that was holding their life line.  The impact bent most of the stanchions on the port side and broke off the life line.  According to Operator2, as V1 went by they noticed that there were about 8 people on board.  They appeared to have drinks in their hands.
 
Based on the damage, Operator2 pulled V2 up into the wind, started the engine and assessed the damage.  V1 came back up and someone on board yelled at V2 to “be careful” and turned and headed back south.  V2 pulled the sails to avoid any further damage and motored up to Shilshole.
 
0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
V1 – Alcohol involvement unknown
V2 - No apparent alcohol involvement
V1 – Damage Unknown – No BAR submitted
V2 – Damage estimated at $12,000
V1 – PFD wear unknown
V2 – No one on board was wearing a PFD 
V1 – Operator not confirmed.  Mandatory Boater Education Card unknown
V2 – Operator did have a Mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0034
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Stevens
NearestCityorTown: Lake Stevens
County: Snohomish
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1997, 18' Seaswirl Striper Cabin Motorboat w/135 hp Johnson Outboard Engine

06/26/2017, at about 06:17 p.m., this vessel was tied to dock/anchored on Lake Stevens located near Lake Stevens, WA in Snohomish county.

According to Law Enforcement, they were advised by Subject that he had removed this vessel from winter storage earlier on this date.  He had added about 22 gallons of fuel to the boat prior to being launched.  Subject continued by saying he gained the assistance of his son, to launch and drive the vessel to his boat house at about 04:00 p.m.  The vessel was secured to the slip of the boat house soon thereafter and Subject returned to his residence.

On this same date at about 06:15 p.m., Subject's wife noticed from within their residence that the vessel was listing to its port side.  Subject observed the listing and called 911 a short time later.  Subject believed the vessel hull drain plug had been installed in the vessel prior to being launched.  He thought that ski boats passing by may have swamped the boat.

Law Enforcement Officers arrived at the location, after contacting the Department of Ecology, who were present throughout the recovery effort.  Officers advised Subject of the need to remove the vessel from its resting position given the ecology concerns of contamination to the waters.  Subject requested assistance of Officers in locating a company to float the submerged vessel.  Global Salvage and Recovery sent three representatives to the scene including a diver and support staff.

Officers spoke with the diver and requested that a root cause of the sinking be determined prior to raising the vessel.  Sometime later and after conducting a cursory inspection of the vessel by the diver, Officers were advised that the hull drain plug had not been installed and that no other damage to the hull structure was apparent.  Officers could clearly see by viewing though the diver's live camera helmet display, that the transom did not have the drain plug installed.

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
Vessel Damage was reported at $2,000
PFD Wear N/A – No one on board at time of incident
Mandatory Boater Education Card N/A – No one on board at time of incident


BARDID: WA-2017-0035
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:56:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Port Gardner
NearestCityorTown: Everett
County: Snohomish
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Overloading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1996, 16' Alumaweld Open Motorboat w/25 hp Outboard Engine
 
07/01/2017, at about 07:56 a.m., this vessel was underway on Port Gardner near the SW corner of the Naval Station dock located near Everett, WA in Snohomish county.
 
According to Law Enforcement, on this date and time, this vessel left the 10th Street boat launch with three passengers.  They were traveling south through Port Gardner with the intent to go crabbing.
 
As the vessel is about to pass the south west corner of the dock for Naval Station Everett, the vessel went over a wave.  When the front of the vessel came down, water came up over the bow.  Another wave came up over the side causing one person to fall out of the vessel.
 
Subject was found unresponsive and transported to the hospital.  It is unclear if Subject died prior to or after arriving at the hospital.  The exact cause of death is unknown at this time.  Cold water immersion is listed as a contributor to his death.  
 
0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
No Vessel Damage Reported
No one on board the vessel was wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a Mandatory Boater Education Card – Exempt by Age


BARDID: WA-2017-0036
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Pasco
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1995, 20' Blue Water Pro Am Skier Open Motorboat w/265 hp Inboard-Out Drive Engine

07/02/2017, at about 08:00 p.m., this vessel, operated by Operator1, was cruising on the Snake River near Ice Harbor located near Pasco, WA in Franklin county.

According to Law Enforcement, one of the Occupants, Victim, was standing on the seating area in the bow of the vessel while the vessel was traveling at approximately 40 mph.  He lost his balance and fell out of the moving vessel.

Reportedly, the Operator, Operator1, attempted to slow the vessel when Victim lost his balance.  He attempted to turn the vessel to avoid hitting Victim who had fallen in front of the vessel.  The victim was struck by the propeller.

Other Occupants aboard the vessel brought Victim on board the vessel and began rendering first aid and transported him to the boat launch to summons aid.  Victim was transferred from Kadlec Medical Center in Richland WA to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.  His condition is not known at this time.  Follow-up information will be provided when it becomes available.  

The Operator, Operator1, was interviewed by Officers and placed under arrest for Assault by Water Craft and BUI.  A warrant for blood draw was requested and granted.  Operator1's blood results are pending.  The vessel was impounded and sealed for evidence.  A search warrant to search the vessel had been requested.      

1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
Apparent Alcohol Involvement
No Vessel Damage Reported
No one on board the vessel was wearing a PFD
The Operator did have a Mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0037
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Puget Sound
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – Unknown (No BAR Submitted)
Vessel #2 (V2) - 2002, 40’ Tiara 3500 Opon Cabin Motorboat w/2 Cat Diesel Inboard Engines Totaling 700hp

On 06/04/2017, at about 12:00 a.m., V2 was tied to dock/mooring on Puget Sound at the Elliott Bay Marina located near Seattle, WA in King county.

According to the Owner of V2, on this date and time his vessel was struck at the dock.  The causing vessel and Operator/Owner is unknown.  No BAR for V1 was submitted to the local Law Enforcement agency.

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
V1 – Alcohol involvement unknown
V2 – Alcohol involvement N/A – No one on board
V1 – Damage Unknown – No BAR submitted
V2 – Damage estimated at $20,000
V1 – PFD wear unknown
V2 – PFD wear N/A - No one on board 
V1 – Mandatory Boater Education Card unknown
V2 – Mandatory Boater Education Card N/A – No one on board


BARDID: WA-2017-0038
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Washington
NearestCityorTown: Seattle
County: King
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1987, 52' Bluewater BST Cabin Motorboat w/2 Inboard Engines

06/24/2017, at about 09:00 p.m., this vessel was cruising on Lake Washington near the West end of the 520 Bridge located near Seattle, WA in King county.

According to Law Enforcement, on this date and time, this vessel struck the buoy marker line, located on the Southeast corner of the waterway underneath the 520 Bridge (West end).  

The vessel severed the buoy line, which marks underwater tension/cable lines for the bridge.  The operator stated that he did not see the buoy/buoy line.  

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol involvement is unknown
Vessel damage estimated at $25,000
No one on board the vessel was wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a Mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0039
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Chelan
NearestCityorTown: Manson
WaterConditions: Choppy
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: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 2014, 10' Yamaha Wave Runner PWC
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2014, 10' Yamaha Wave Runner PWC

On 06/30/2017, at about 05:39 p.m., these two vessels were operating on Lake Chelan between Wapato Point Resort's point and Chelan State Park located near Manson, WA in Chelan county.

According to the Law Enforcement, on this date and time, these two rented PWCs were operating at this location.  The two operators are cousins.  Operator2 (V2) reported to Officers that he was riding in a straight line with Operator1 (V1) on his right side.  Operator1 turned left into Operator2.  Operator2 tried to avoid the collision but ended up hitting Operator1.  Operator2 blacked out when he hit the water.  V2 occupant was riding on the back of Operator2's PWC.  All were wearing PFDs.    

Officers asked V2 occupant what he remembered and had him fill out a statement form.  He told officers that he and Operator2 were riding in a straight line with Operator1 on the right side of them.  He noticed Operator1 turning towards them and Operator2 tried to steer away from her but was unable to and collided with her from the side.  V2 occupant said they flew over Operator1's vessel and they all 3 went into the water.  He said that both Operator1 and V2 occupant seemed unconscious.  

V2 occupant helped Operator1 over to his PWC and then swam over to Operator1 to help her.  He helped her to her PWC but she was unconscious.  A nearby boat came to assist.  The boat Operator and his two sons put Operator1 in their boat.  Subject performed CPR while driving to the Manson Bay dock to meet EMS crew.  Officers talked with Subject and he stated he never saw the accident but heard yelling.  He went to assist and brought Operator1 to his boat.  She was unconscious.  He dialed 911 and operators gave him instructions on how to perform CPR.  They took her to the dock where the EMS crew took over the scene.  

When Officers arrived on scene, Operator1 had already been taken to Chelan Hospital.  They never had a chance to talk to her regarding what happened.  Officers went to the Chelan Hospital to check on Operator1.  She was in the Emergency Room and was being worked on.  Officers were later told by staff that Operator1 was bleeding from the brain area.  She was transported to Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee.

According to Law Enforcement, Operator1 spent 3 days in the hospital and was released.  She is doing fine.

2 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No apparent alcohol involvement
No vessel damage sustained
All involved were wearing PFDs
Both Operators completed a Motor Vessel Rental Checklist


BARDID: WA-2017-0042
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:53:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Canal
County: Grays Harbor
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 10' Pelican Kayak – Year Unknown
Vessel #2 (V2) – Kayak – No other information provided

On 06/16/2017, at about 02:53 p.m., these two vessels were rowing/paddling Grand Canal located near Ocean Shores, WA in Grays Harbor county.

According to the Law Enforcement, on this date and time, officers were dispatched to this location for a water rescue.  The caller stated there was a subject in the water who couldn't swim and was yelling for help.  

Upon arrival, officers were advised that the victim (Operator1) was witnessed going under the water and not coming back up.  They were further advised that there had been a young boy (Subject2) with him who had been able to get out of the water.  Using their department motor boat, officers began searching the water area where the victim (Operator1) had last been observed.

Officers made contact with the witness.  He stated that he and his wife observed the juvenile male (Subject2) and the adult male (Operator1) in their individual water crafts and both had tipped over.  Operator1 could not swim and was yelling for help as he struggled to stay above the water.  Witness’s wife went into the water in an attempt to help Operator1 but he was taking her under the water in his panic.  Witness’s wife broke away and was able to get back to shore.  Operator1 went under the water and did not come back up.  The young juvenile, Subject2 was able to get to shore.

Officers requested the assistance from the Thurston County dive team to assist.  After speaking with the Sergeant, it was decided that due to time restraints with assembling, travel, and boat launch, it would be getting into hours of darkness rendering their efforts useless.  Due to these reasons, the Sergeant advised that they would assemble at 0700 hours the following morning for recovery efforts.

Officers then spoke with the juvenile male who verbally identified himself.  He stated that the adult male victim, Operator1, was his aunt's boyfriend.  Another officer made contact with the girlfriend, at the address provided by Subject2, and asked that she come to the accident location.  

USCG's helo unit arrived and assisted with the search from the air, as the other officers continued their efforts to drag the canal in an attempt to locate the victim (Operator1).  Operator1' girlfriend arrived and identified herself verbally.  Officers advised here of what was occurring and gathered the victim's information.

At about 1638 hours, after being unsuccessful at locating Operator1, officers advised that they were now in recovery phase and no longer in rescue efforts.  Officers made contact with the USCG and advised them of the change in status and that they would notify the next of kin.  Efforts for recovery were suspended until Thurston County's arrival on the following morning.

On 06/17/2017, officers met with Thurston County's dive team at the Ocean Shores Fire Department to conduct a body recovery of a male subject who had drowned in the Grand Canal.  They advised the dive tram and they set up a command center in a vacant lot located.  Officers contacted the homeowners where the victim was last seen going under water.  Permission was granted to use their dock for the recovery operation.

At about 0918 hours recovery operations began in the canal with the dive team using an underwater sonar device to locate objects under the water.  At 1225 hours divers located the victim (Operator1).  He was located approximately 5 feet west of the dock in about 10 to 15 feet of water.

An officer contacted the Coroner's office and advised them of the recovery.  He was advised that Fern Hill Mortuary would be en route to come and remove the body.  At 1400 hours Fern Hill arrived at their location and took possession of the body.  The victim's mother was notified of the recovery. 

0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
Alcohol Involvement is Unknown
No vessel damage sustained by either vessel
Neither Operator was wearing a PFD
V1 Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card / V2 Operator exempt by age


BARDID: WA-2017-0043
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tiger Lake
NearestCityorTown: Belfair
County: Mason
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1975, 18’ Wriedt Stinger Open Motorboat w/300 hp Cris Craft Outboard Engine

On 07/04/2017, at about 06:30 p.m., this vessel was operating on Tiger Lake near the boat launch located near Belfair, WA in Mason county.

According to the Law Enforcement, on this date and time, Officers were advised of a boat explosion at this location.  The caller stated that the boat was occupied, but was now empty and in flames adrift on the lake.  Other boats were now in the area assisting with occupants in the water and attempting to put the fire out.

Officers arrived at the Tiger Lake public boat launch on the North side of the lake in Kitsap county.  An additional unknown boat was towing the boat on fire to the launch.  The operator of the tow boat hooked the boat up to his truck and pulled it ashore with a chain.  Fire crews extinguished the flames.  The boat did not have a HIN or WN numbers. 

Officers contacted the occupant of the boat.  She stated that the boat was new to them and that this was the first time taking it out.  She said that they launched and made it about 100 feet from shore before the whole boat went up in flames.  She grabbed the toddler that was on board and jumped into the water.  She said that the boat owner and the operator were also in the boat.

Subject stated that as soon as they got the boat on plain flames shot from the rear of the boat to the front and before he knew it the whole boat was in flames.  He also stated that he is the owner and that this was the first time on the lake with it.  He had previously taken it out on the pond to test run it.  He said that there was WN numbers on the bow, but the fire destroyed them.  He said that he didn’t have the paperwork for the boat and wasn’t sure where it was.

Operator said that he was operating the boat and his story was consistent with the others.  They were able to get the boat loaded back onto its trailer and officers cleared the scene. 
 
1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol Involvement is Unknown
Vessel was a Total Loss – Estimated Value $10,000
PFD Wear is Unknown
It is unknown if the Operator had a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0044
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Washington
NearestCityorTown: Kirkland
County: King
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – Unknown – No BAR submitted
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2002, 25’ Colbolt 253 Open Motorboat w/350 hp Inboard Engine

On 06/11/2017, at about 06:30 p.m., these two vessels were in the dock area on Lake Washington located near Kirkland, WA in King county.

According to V2 Operator, on this date and time, V2 was moored at the Guest Dock at Carillon Point.  V1 was attempting to dock when it struck V1 on the port side, mid ship damaging the paint and gel coat.  

NOTE:  All information regarding V1 was provided by V2 Operator. 

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol Involvement is Unknown
V1 – Vessel damage unknown / V2 – Vessel damage estimated at $3,600
V1 – PFD Wear Unknown / V2 – PFD Wear N/A – Vessel docked
V1 – Mandatory Boater Education Card Unknown / V2 Operator N/A – Vessel docked


BARDID: WA-2017-0045
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Columbia River
NearestCityorTown: Wenatchee
County: Chelan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 2014, 22' Suprem Surf Open Motorboat w/343 hp Outboard Engine

On 06/06/2017, at about 06:05 p.m., this vessel was cruising on the Columbia River near the 54 Malaga Alcoa Highway, located near Wenatchee, WA in Chelan county.

According to Law Enforcement, he was southbound on the river at this location.  Due to the river bend, he did not realize that he was as close to the shoreline as he was. He entered shallow water at moderate speed and was unable to avoid the shoreline.

The vessel struck a tree in about 6 inches of water.  Four people were injured after impacting the vessel.

4 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
The Vessel was reported as a “Total Loss” with an estimated value of $10,000
The Operator was not wearing a PFD.  Only one of the passengers was wearing a PFD.  
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0046
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Merwin
NearestCityorTown: Amboy
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 2003, 19’ Custom Weld Viper II Open Motorboat w/220 hp GM Inboard Engine
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2000, 12’4” Yamaha Wave Runner XL1200 PWC w/155 Yamaha Water Jet Engine

On 06/22/2017, at about 05:30 p.m., these two vessels were cruising on Lake Merwin in the Cresap Bay area located near Amboy, WA in Clark county.

According to the Operator of V1, Operator1, he was cruising in this area when he noticed a PWC (V2) off to the right doing circles.  The Operator of V2, Operator2, straightened out running parallel with V1, slowly closing the gap between the two vessels.  V1 began to throttle down, slowing the gap between the two vessels when V2, operated by Operator2, made a sudden turn and collided into the starboard bow of V1.

The Operator of V2, Operator2, reported that due to rough waves, he was travelling at about 30 mph when he got a glimpse of something red on his left side.  At that instant, the boat (V1) struck him.  He stated that he remembers going over the top of his jetski and down under V1.  He returned to the surface, 40 feet behind V1, not sure at that point what exactly happened. 

Operator2 (V2) asked Operator1 (V1) to explain to him what had just happened.  Operator1's response was “I didn't see you.”  He asked if Operator2 was alright, but Operator2 reported that he isn't sure if he answered because he was in excruciating pain.  Operator2 stayed in the water for about 10 minutes trying to get his senses of what happened and eventually made his way to his broken jetski.

Operator1 (V1) hooked a rope to Operator2 (V2) and towed him to the dock area.  Operator1 wasn't comfortable towing V2 past the no wake buoys.  At that point, the witness, Operator1's daughter, tied to him to her PWC and towed him on to the docks.  

V1 and V2 tied off after they docked and traded information.  Operator1 offered to take Operator2 to the hospital but Operator2 declined and thanked him.  Shortly after arriving home, Operator2's daughter drove him to the hospital ER where he was treated and released.      

2 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No apparent Alcohol Involvement
V1 – Vessel damage estimated at $3,500 / V2 – Total Loss – Estimated value of $3,000
V1 – Operator - No PFD Worn / V2 – Operator - PFD Worn
Both Operators had mandatory Boater Education Cards


BARDID: WA-2017-0047
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Friday Habor / Shipyard Cove
NearestCityorTown: Friday Harbor
County: San Juan
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 1965, 32’ Laurin Koster Auxiliary Sailboat w/30 hp Yanmar Inboard Engine
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2003, 85’ Horizon 85 Cabin Motorboat w/2 MTU Inboard Engines totaling 3000 hp

On 07/07/2017, at about 03:50 p.m., these two vessels were in Friday Harbor/Shipyard Cove located near Friday Harbor, WA in San Juan county.

According to the Operator of V1, his vessel was under sail at this location when a wind shift resulted in an uncontrolled change of direction causing his vessel to hit an anchored vessel, V2, resulting in damage to both vessels.

The Owner of V2 reported that on this date and time at this location, his vessel was at anchor in about 80 feet of water.  V1 “rammed” his vessel causing hull damage.  There was no one on board V2 at the time of incident.  Information regarding the incident was provided via a telephone call.  

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No apparent Alcohol Involvement
V1 – Vessel damage estimated at $5,000 / V2 – Vessel damage estimated at $10,000
V1 – Operator was wearing a PFD / V2 – Operator PFD N/A – Not on board at the time of incident
V1 – Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card / V2 – Operator N/A – Not on board at the time of incident


BARDID: WA-2017-0048
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snohomish River
NearestCityorTown: Everett
County: Snohomish
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 1980, 26’ Bayliner 2650 Explorer Cabin Motorboat w/Volvo Sterndrive Engine
Vessel #2 (V2) – 1976, 30’ CNC Yachts 30-305 Auxiliary Sailboat 1/Westerbeke Inboard Engine
Vessel #3 (V3) – 2000, 30’ Bayliner 2858 Ciera SE Cabin Motorboat w/7.4 Mercruiser Sterndrive Engine
Vessel #4 (V4) – 1998, 30’ Bayliner 2586 Ciera w/454 Mercruiser Sterndrive Engine
Vessel #5 (V5) – 2001, 32’ Bayliner 2858 Ciera Cabin Motorboat w/7.4 Mercruiser Sterndrive Engine
Vessel #6 (V6) – 1977, 30’ Bayliner Bucaneer Auxiliary Sailboat w/1 Volvo Inboard Engine
Vessel #7 (V7) – 1977, 28’ Columbia Auxiliary Sailboat w/23 hp Universal Inboard Engine
Vessel #8 (V8) – 1978, 28’ Islander Auxiliary Sailboat w/30 hp Inboard Engine
Vessel #9 (V9) – 1973, 27’ Erickson Auxiliary Sailboat w/30 hp Universal Inboard Engine
Vessel #10 (V10) – 1977, 28’ San Juan Auxiliary Sailboat w/1 Inboard Gasoline Engine

On 07/08/2017, at about 07:16 p.m., V1 was returning to the Port of Everett Marina, South Marina D Dock, located on the Snohomish River near Everett, WA in Snohomish county.  Vessels 2 – 7 were moored at this location.

According to Law Enforcement, V1, operated by Operator1, was returning from Hat Island to a rented slip at the Everett Marina.  As he was looking for his slip, he went down the wrong side.  He put the boat in reverse and the engine stopped.  He had filled the boat with fuel before coming to Everett and had left the blower on.  As he tried to restart the engine, it sounded like it wasn’t getting fuel.  He tried a second time and the engine sounded like it was trying to catch to start.  He added more throttle and it sounded like it was going to start.  Suddenly there was a big explosion with large amounts of smoke.  At that point, everyone jumped into the water.  The boat caught fire and sank.

The fire aboard V1 also resulted in the sinking of V2, V3, and V4.  V5, V6, V8 and V10 were reported as a total loss.   V7 and V9 sustained significant damage.

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No apparent Alcohol Involvement

V1 – Total Loss / Estimated Value of $9,000
V2 – Total Loss / Estimated Value of $20,000
V3 – Total Loss / Estimated Value of $30,000
V4 – Total Loss / Estimated Value of $20,000
V5 – Total Loss / Estimated Value of $15,000 
V6 – Total Loss / Estimated Value of $18,000
V7 – Damage Estimated at $15,000
V8 – Total Loss / Estimated Value of $16,500
V9 – Damage Estimated at $6,000
V10 – Total Loss / Estimated Value of $13,000

V1 – Operator was not wearing a PFD 
V2 / V4/ V5 / V6/ V7 / V8 / V9 / V10 - Operator PFD N/A – Not on board at the time of incident
V3 – Operator PFD N/A – Moored at the time of incident

V1 – Operator did not have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
V2 / V4 / V5 / V6 / V7 / V8 / V9 / V10 - Mandatory Boater Education Card N/A – Not on board at the time of incident
V3 – Mandatory Boater Education Card N/A – Moored at the time of incident

NOTE:  BARD has been updated with remaining vessels involved (V8, V9, V10) and all damage estimates.


BARDID: WA-2017-0049
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-18 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Puget Sound
NearestCityorTown: Seattle
County: King
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – Unknown
Owner/Operator – Unknown

Vessel #2 (V2) – 2011, 29' Open Motorboat w/2 Yamaha Outboard Engines


On 05/18/2017, sometime in the morning hours, V2 was tied to dock/mooring on Puget Sound at an unknown Marina located near Seattle, WA in King county.  

According to the Owner of V2 on this date his vessel was moored at the above location.  His vessel was hit by an unidentified vessel (V1).  The impact resulted in about $2,800 in damage to V2.

No BAR was received by the Owner/Operator of V1.

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
V2 - No apparent Alcohol Involvement
V2 – Vessel damage estimated at $2,800
V2 – Operator PFD N/A – Not on board at the time of incident
V2 – Operator N/A – Not on board at the time of incident


BARDID: WA-2017-0050
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Washington
NearestCityorTown: Mercer Island
County: King
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 2016, 11’ Yamaha VX1050D Personal Watercraft (PWC)
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2016, 11’ Yamaha VX1050D Personal Watercraft (PWC)

On 07/02/2017, at about 08:18 p.m. these two vessels were underway on Lake Washington, mid lake between Grant Point and Luther Burbank, near Mercer Island, WA in King county.  

According to Law Enforcement, both Operators had rented these PWCs for the evening.  About 1 hour after renting the vessels, they were underway in the above location.  The Operator of V1, decided to jump some large boat wake, and in doing so, discovered V2 in the large wave through directly in front of her. 

V1 collided with V2 in the starboard side just astern of middle.  The impact broke (V2 Operator) right femur.  Operator2 was transported to the hospital. 

1 Injury (V2) / 0 Fatalities
No apparent Alcohol Involvement
V1 – No Vessel damage reported / V2 – Vessel damage estimated at $4,000
Both Operators were wearing PFDs
Neither Operator had a Washington mandatory Boater Education Card – Both had completed a Motor Vessel Rental Checklist


BARDID: WA-2017-0051
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Merwin
NearestCityorTown: Woodland
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Starting in gear
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 1997, 21’ North River Commander Open Motorboat w/1 Kodiak Marine Inboard Engine
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2016, 25’ Alumaweld Columbia Open Motorboat w/2 Mercury Inboard Engines

On 07/04/2017, at about 03:00 p.m. these two vessels were on Lake Merwin, in the dock area, located near Woodland, WA in Clark county.  

According to the Operator of V1, he was launching his vessel from the dock.  The boat’s throttle was in the reverse position when it was started causing the boat to accelerate away from the dock, in reverse, striking a vessel being pulled from the water (V2).  V1 sustained no damage from the collision.

The Operator of V2 reported that he was uploading his boat from this location when it was hit by an “out of control, in reverse” power driven boat (V1).  V1 struck V2 on its aft starboard side deflecting off the transom and dual motors.  V2 damage is estimated at $22,000.  The Operator of V2, ended up leaving his vessel on the trailer.  

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No apparent Alcohol Involvement
V1 – No Vessel damage reported / V2 – Vessel damage estimated at $22,000
Neither Operator was wearing a PFD
Both Operators had an Oregon Issued Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0052
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Manzanita Bay
NearestCityorTown: Bainbridge Island
County: Kitsap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – Unknown – No BAR submitted
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2000, 35’ Nordhavn Coastal Pilot Cabin Motorboat w/1, 350 hp Yanmar Inboard Engine

On 07/22/2017, at about 02:00 a.m., these two vessels were in Manzanita Bay, located near Bainbridge Island, WA in Kitsap county.  

According to the Owner of V2 on this date and time, his vessel was anchored at this location.  As the vessel was at anchor, he was inside sleeping.  The vessel was struck on the port side forward.  His vessel sustained an estimated $6,000 in damages as a result of the incident.  V1, owner/operator unknown, fled the scene.

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol involvement is unknown
V1 – Unknown Damages - No BAR submitted / V2 – $6,000 damage reported
V1 – Operator PFD Wear Unknown / V2 – Owner was not wearing a PFD
V1 – Mandatory Boater Education Card Unknown / V2 Owner did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0054
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:22:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Chelan
NearestCityorTown: Chelan
County: Chelan
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 2003, 17' Searay Open Motorboat w/1 Sterndrive Engine

On 06/20/2017, at about 03:22 p.m., this vessel was drifting on Lake Chelan located near Chelan, WA in Chelan county.  

Law Enforcement reported that this vessel was drifting at the above location in the area of 47.842960, -120.058658.  The vessel was occupied by three people.  According to Occupant1, Operator1 had rented the boat from Jet Skis Ahoy.  Operator1 was operating the vessel when they stopped to take pictures.  

Occupant1 and Operator1 jumped into the lake for a quick swim.  Occupant1 got out of the water but Operator1 stayed in.  Shortly after, Occupant2 got in the water to swim with Operator1.  Due to winds of about 20-30 mph and the rough water, both Operator1 and Occupant2 began to drift away from the vessel.  

Occupant1 did not know how to drive the boat so he threw them a life vest.  (NOTE:  Neither swimmer in the water had a PFD on.)  Occupant2 was able to grab the life vest and hold on to it.  At that point Operator1 was next to Occupant2.  Occupant1 then explained that Operator1 lost his hat and so he swam away from Occupant2 to get it.  While Operator1 was attempting to get his hat, Occupant1 was able to get Occupant2 into the boat.  

Occupant1 then turned around and saw Operator1 still a distance away from the boat.  He noticed that Operator1 was struggling to stay afloat.  Shortly after that, Occupant1 saw Operator1 go under the water and did not see him come back up.        

0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
Alcohol involvement is unknown
No vessel damage reported
No one on board was wearing a PFD
The Operator/Deceased did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0055
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Elliott Bay
NearestCityorTown: Seattle
County: King
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1981, 39' IXJ Auxiliary Sailboat

On 07/02/2017, at about 11:43 a.m., this vessel was cruising in Puget Sound/Elliott Bay near the Elliott Bay Marina located near Seattle, WA in King county.  

According to Law Enforcement, on this date and time, they received a call of a sailboat crash in Elliott Bay.  The call stated that a sailboat had crashed into the Elliott Bay Marina's breakwater, and that there was a person in the water.

Law Enforcement arrived at the scene.  Fire Department personnel, who were already at the location, had secured the vessel in a side tow configuration and was in the process of dewatering the boat.  Officers stated that the driver/owner, Operator1, had been pulled from the water by the Port of Seattle Police Marine Unit and transported to a Seattle Fire Department Medic Unit.  Operator1 was transported to the hospital where he was treated and released.  It was verified that there were no additional victims in the water.  

The sailboat sustained significant damage.  Dewatering the vessel continued to avoid sinking until it could be towed to a boatyard. 

Operator1 was contacted later via telephone.  He stated that he was motoring to the Elliott Bay Marina and was walking down the port side of his sailboat, preparing to dock.  As he was walking along the port side walkway, his hand slipped from the guide rail and he fell overboard.  He fell into the water and the sailboat continued eastbound colliding with the Elliott Bay Marina's “rock” breakwater.     

1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
Vessel Damage was estimated at $20,000
It is Unknown if the Operator was wearing a PFD
Mandatory Boater Education Card N/A – Exempt by Age


BARDID: WA-2017-0056
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:20:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Yakima River
NearestCityorTown: Ellensburg
County: Kittitas
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 10' NRS Inflatable Kayak (Rental) – Year Unknown
Owner – Rill Adventures

On 07/18/2017, at about 01:20 p.m., this vessel was drifting on the Yakima River around SR 821 MP 15.5 located near Ellensburg, WA in Kittitas county.  

According to the reporting Officer, on this date at about 01:52 p.m., he was dispatched to this location regarding a CPR in progress on a river rafter.  Once he arrived at this location, he made his way down the east back of the river near the location known as “Pac man” or “Smiley-Rock”.  He saw Victim on his back with Fire Department personnel attempting to resuscitate him.  The victim's wife was sitting down on the rock ledge just up the path from her husband.

The Officer quickly spoke with two subjects on the shore.  Both stated they were driving by when the raft occupants waved them down.  When they arrived, Victim was already out of the water.  They both indicated that they did not help with CPR, they only contacted 911.  

Victim’s wife told the Officer that she and Victim were floating down the river in inflatable kayaks when they attempted to exit the river for lunch.  Victim was wearing a PFD but took it off to help with handling the kayak and exiting the river.  When Victim reached the east bank he grabbed a branch causing him to flip.  Victim’s wife said Victim was swimming but floating down the river.  She then removed her PFD and threw it to Victim.  She believed that Victim had her PFD so she paddled to his overturned kayak.  While trying to grab and retrieve his kayak, Victim’s wife also capsized.  The Officer asked Victim’s wife if she had gotten back in her kayak after flipping and she said “no”.

Victim’s wife told the Officer that three subjects in a raft had pulled her from the river and into their raft.  She indicated that the men in the raft pulled Victim from the water and started doing CPR.  

To summarize witness1’s statement, he indicated that they saw  Victim' overturned kayak and collected it but did not seen anyone nearby.  They later located Victim’s wife holding onto a bush and her kayak downriver.  Two people pulled Victim’s wife into their boat and she told them she was missing her husband (Victim).  While drifting downriver they located Victim, face down in the Eddy, pulled him into the raft and beached the raft and one kayak.  Once on shore CPR was started and continued until a Deputy arrived and assisted.  CPR was continued until Fire Department personnel arrived and took over.

NOTE:  Victim was pulled from the Eddy located at the “Pac man”, “Smiley Rock” outcropping.  At that location the river Eddy on the east side of the Yakima makes a brief upstream flow behind and in front of the rock outcropping.  The water at the Eddy is deeper and causes a conflicting current line between the Yakima River main flow and the brief up river Eddy wash.  The Yakima River was running high up to the shrub line of trees and grass on the bank.  

NOTE:  A Rill Adventures employee arrived to collect the kayak and attempt to locate the outstanding kayak.  He indicated to Officers that he had provided both Victim and Victim’s wife a safety briefing just prior to their departure. He stated that he personally put Victim' PFD on and remembers Victim saying it was “very tight”.      

0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
No Vessel Damage Reported
The Operator/Deceased was wearing a PFD but had taken it off just prior to the incident
The Operator/Deceased did not have a Mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0057
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private Lake - No Name
NearestCityorTown: Snohomish
County: Snohomish
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 2017, 14' Home Made Aluminum Open Motorboat w/1 80hp PWC Motor w/Jet Propulsion
On 07/14/2017, at about 05:00 p.m., this vessel was cruising on a Private Lake (No Name).  

According to Law Enforcement, Operator1 reported to them that this vessel is a prototype that he and a friend were hoping to put into production and start selling after the design is approved.  On this date and time, Operator1 and is passenger (Occupant) were test driving the vessel on a small lake a friend owns.  According to Operator1, the lake is about 4-5 acres in size and has a small island on one side of it.  There is a bridge built from the shore over to the island.  The bridge was built with large boards using railroad spikes as nails.  Some of the spikes go all the way through the wood and stick out through the bottom of the bridge. 

Operator1 told Officers that he was giving Occupant a ride in the boat and was going about 35-40 mph and decided to drive between the island and the shore.  He approached the gap between the island and shore and let off the throttle and lost his steering.  The boat hit the mud bank and gained altitude.  As they passed under the bridge his head hit one of the railroad spikes and sliced his scalp open.  

According to the passenger, Occupant, Operator1 was giving her a ride in the boat.  He was driving the boat and was doing sharp turns and accelerations to see how the boat handled.  He got up to a fast speed and tried to go between the island and the shore, but the boat hit the shore and they flew into the air.  She was not injured but Operator1 hit the bridge with his head.  He was unconscious and laying on top of her in the boat.  She wasn't able to get him off of her so she yelled for help.  Some friends who were at the test site came running over and pulled Operator1 off of her. 

The Fire Department arrived and transported both Operator1 and Occupant to the hospital.  He said that the cut on Operator1's head was very bad but she didn't think that his skull had been penetrated by the spike.  Neither of them was wearing a PFD.  

According to the Witness, he is the property owner.  He indicated that he is friends with Operator1 and that he allows him to use the small lake as a testing site for his new boat.  He told Officers that the boat has gone through this gap before, but at a slow speed.    

Operator1 received a lot of stitches to close the 6 inch long cut in his scalp.  It was also found that he had fractured some of the vertebra in his neck and is now supposed to be wearing a neck brace.

Officers did an inspection on the boat.  It is constructed of thick aluminum that is welded together.  The operator sits toward the front of the boat and any passengers would sit behind the operator, much like the seating configuration on a PWC.  The boat is steered using a steering wheel with a trigger-style throttle attached to the wheel.  The boat is a prototype and was in the process of being tested, but it still had deficiencies that should have been corrected prior to carrying passengers.  The boat did not have any PFDs aboard, no fire extinguisher, no sound producing device, and no carbon monoxide sticker.  There was no engine cover therefore no need for a ventilation system.  The boat had no built-in flotation.  The boat is still being developed and there is no HIN assigned to the boat and it has not been registered.    

NOTE:  Operator1 was cited for not having PFDs aboard the boat and for not obtaining his Boater Education card.

1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
No Vessel Damage Reported
The Operator was not wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a Mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0058
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Union
NearestCityorTown: Seattle
County: King
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1988, 26’ Bayliner Cabin Motorboat w/1 Inboard Engine – Manufacturer/HP Unknown
*Operator – Undetermined at time of Report

On 07/23/2017, at about 06:30 a.m., this vessel was cruising in the middle Lake Union located near Seattle, WA in King county.  

According to Law Enforcement the Victim and 5 friends were all drinking on the boat.  Everyone on board was standing as the boat was cruising.  The Victim somehow fell overboard and drowned.

The Victim is the registered owner of the vessel.  The 5 Occupants on board claimed that he was the Operator of the vessel at the time of the incident.  The stories from the onboard occupants/witnesses and the witnesses on shore were conflicting.  At the time of the report Law Enforcement was unable to ascertain the exact cause of the accident.   

*NOTE: The Operator and Cause of Accident are unclear.  A copy of the Seattle Police Department’s Case File was requested.  Due to the fact that the requested report is part of an active investigation in which non-disclosure is essential to effective law enforcement, the request was denied.  A second request will be submitted in 6-8 weeks. 

This record will be updated in BARD when additional clarification/information is received.

0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
Apparent Alcohol Involvement
No Vessel Damage Reported
No one on board was wearing a PFD
Operator Unclear - Mandatory Boater Education Card Unknown


BARDID: WA-2017-0059
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake O'Sullivan
NearestCityorTown: Othello
County: Grant
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 2011, 12’ Yamaha Waverunner PWC w/110 hp Yamaha Engine
Vessel #2 (V2) – 1998, 20’ Larson Open Motorboat w/1 Inboard Engine

On 07/15/2017, at about 02:30 p.m., these two vessels were cruising on Lake O’Sullivan at Potholes Reservoir located near Othello, WA in Grant county.  

According to the Operator of V2 he was cruising and towing 2 tubers when V1 came up from behind his boat (within 5 feet) barley missing the tubers he was pulling.  V1 then whipped right in front of V2 without looking, hitting V2 straight on the front of the vessel. Both V1 and the operator went directly under V2.  When the Operator of V1 came back up out of the water, it was very visible that he was intoxicated.

The Owner of V1, Pro-Touch Jet Ski Rental LLC, completed the BAR.  There was no other information regarding the incident other than verification of the person who rented the Jet Ski, Operator1.  It was also indicated that Operator1 was given verbal and written safety instruction via the Vessel Rental Safety Checklist.  Operator1 was provided with the Operator copy of the Checklist. 

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
V1 Alcohol Involved (per Operator of V2) / V2 No Alcohol Involved
V1 Damage Estimate of $1,980 / V2 Damage Estimated at $5,500
V1 Operator PFD Wear is unknown / V2 Operator was wearing a PFD
V1 Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card (Vessel Safety Rental Checklist only) / V2 Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0060
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Apple Tree Cove
NearestCityorTown: Kingston
County: Kitsap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – Unknown – No BAR Submitted
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2017, 27’ 8” Ranger Tug R23 Cabin Motorboat w/1 Yamaha Outboard Engine – 200 HP

On 07/17/2017, at about 04:15 p.m., these two vessels were in Apple Tree Cove at the Kingston Marina located near Kingston, WA in Kitsap county.  

According to the Owner of V2, on this date and time, his vessel (V2) was parked at the Kingston Marina in Slip.  V1, unknown Operator, forcefully struck V2’s engine while passing behind the vessel.  

NOTE:  No BAR for V1 was submitted.  BARD will be updated if/when V1 BAR is received. 

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol Involvement Unknown 
V1 Damage Unknown / V2 Damage Estimated at $2,013
V1 PFDs Wear Unknown / V2 N/A – Vessel Tied to Dock/Mooring
V1 Operator mandatory Boater Education Card Unknown / V2 mandatory Boater Education Card N/A – Vessel Tied to Dock Mooring


BARDID: WA-2017-0061
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Washington
NearestCityorTown: Seattle
County: King
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 2001, 23' Chaparral Open Motorboat w/230 hp Sterndrive Engine
Vessel #2 (V2) – 1988 19' Bayliner Cabin Motorboat w/Sterndrive Engine
Vessel #3 (V3) – 1998, 18' Maxum Cabin Motorboat w/Sterndrive Engine)

On 07/09/2017, at about 07:17 p.m., these three vessels were on Lake Washington near the Madison Street Dock located near Seattle, WA in King county.  

According to the Operator of V1, on this date and time, his vessel was cruising at the above location.  He had just come over a large wake.  His boat hit hard throwing him to the floor of the boat.  The boat turned sharp right and collided with 2 other boats (V2 & V3) before he could shut it down.  

Law Enforcement reported that on this date and time they were dispatched to a boating accident at the above location.  Upon arrival, officers met with all parties involved.  Operator2 told officers that he was next to his friend, Operator3.  Their two boats were not moving and were essentially adrift.  Operator2 said that he was checking on Operator3 to see if he needed assistance.  

Operator2 went on to say that after about 5 minutes of conversation with Operator3, V1 struck his vessel (V2) on the port side and then struck Operator3's vessel (V3) on its port side.  Operator2 and his passenger were transported to the Madison Street Dock where they were treated by Seattle Fire Department.  Both sustained cuts to their head and neck area.  Operator2 returned to his vessel shortly after.  V2 occupant was transported to the hospital by AMR.  Operator3 and Operator2 towed V2 to the Atlantic Street Boat Launch.

Officers then spoke to the Operator of V1.  He stated he was north and west bound in the lake headed toward the Highway 520 Bridge.  He said he was crossing behind a large boat and struck its wake causing him to lose control of his boat as he exited the wake.  Not in control, he struck V2 and V3 which were on the opposite side of the large boat.  

Operator said he did not see the other boats while he was not of control of his vessel.  He remained in the area after the collision.  There were no injuries involved on his boat (V1). Officers spoke to a witness who confirmed Operator's account of the incident.  Witness was not sure how fast V1 was traveling.

*NOTE:  All V2, V3 and Witness information was taken from the BAIR completed by Law Enforcement.  No BAR for either vessel was submitted. 

2 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol Involvement Unknown 
V1 Reported as a Total Loss w/Estimated Value of $20,000 - / V2 & V3 Damage Estimates Unknown
There were No PFDs worn by those involved in this incident
V1 Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card / V2 & V3 Operators did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0062
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Puget Sound
NearestCityorTown: Port Orchard
County: Kitsap
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – Unknown
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2016, 25' 2” North River Seahawk Open Motorboat w/2 Honda Outboard Engines – 250 hp + 9.9 Kicker

On 07/02/2017, at about 09:30 a.m., V2 was tied to dock/mooring on Puget Sound at the Manchester Dock located near Port Orchard, WA in Kitsap county.  

According to the Owner of V2, on this date and time, his vessel was tied to the dock at the above location with no one on board.  He was eating breakfast when V1 struck the starboard side of his vessel twice while attempting to dock.

NOTE:  All V1 information, including operator/owner, was provided by (V2).  No BAR was submitted by V1. 

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
V1 Alcohol Involvement Unknown / V2 Alcohol Involvement N/A – Vessel Un-Occupied
V1 Damage Estimate Unknown / V2 Damage Estimated at $5,000
V1 Operator PFD Wear is Unknown / V2 PFD Wear N/A – Vessel Un-Occupied
V1 Operator mandatory Boater Education Card Unknown / V2 Operator mandatory Boater Education Card N/A – Vessel Un-Occupied


BARDID: WA-2017-0063
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Washington
NearestCityorTown: Mercer Island
County: King
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 2014, 51’ Sea Ray Cabin Motorboat w/Inboard Engine – HP Unknown
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2004, 52’ Midnight Cabin Motorboat w/Inboard Engine – HP Unknown 

On 07/17/2017, at about 05:40 p.m., V2 was tied to dock/mooring on Lake Washington at the 6000 Block of West Mercer Way located near Mercer Island, WA in King county.  

According to Law Enforcement, V1 was cruising southbound outside the no-wake buoy in front of the residence.  The vessel was at planning speed throwing a large wake.  This wake collided with V2 which was tied at its mooring in front of this residence.

The wake caused V2 to move strongly against its moorings, breaking the stern piling, which had dry rot, causing the piling to fall against V2.  As a result, the fiberglass on the V2’s starboard side towards the stern was damaged.

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
V1 No Apparent Alcohol Involvement / V2 Alcohol Involvement N/A – Vessel Un-Occupied
No Damage Reported to V1 / V2 Damage Estimated at $5,000
V1 Operator Was Not Wearing a PFD / V2 PFD Wear N/A – Vessel Moored/Un-Occupied
V1 Operator Did Not Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card / V2 Operator mandatory Boater Education Card N/A – Vessel Moored/Un-Occupied


BARDID: WA-2017-0064
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Chelan
NearestCityorTown: Manson
County: Chelan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 2016, 10' Yamaha VX1050 PWC w/105 hp Inboard Engine
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2015, 10' Yamaha VX1050 PWC w/115 HP Inboard Engine

On 07/19/2017, at about 05:15 p.m., these two PWCs were cruising and wake jumping on Lake Chelan near Willow Point located near Manson, WA in Chelan county.  

According to the Operator of V1 she had just finished jumping a large wake from a commercial passenger vessel and was traveling around 15-20 mph.  The V2 Operator jumped the same wake at a high rate of speed and collided with V1.  The collision caused Operator1 (V1) to fall into the water.  The Operator of V2 stopped and watched Operator1 get back onto V1 and asked if she was OK.  V2 then left the scene without exchanging information or acknowledging that he had hit V1. 

Operator1 described the Operator2, as a college-age male, average build with dark hair.

Officers responded to the rental business, Lake Chelan Leasing Co LLC, to inspect the damage of the PWC.  They spoke with the owner of the business.  The owner indicated that he had two outstanding PWCs that were being rented until Friday (7/21).  He said that if one of them came back with extensive damage he would report it to the Sheriff's Office for follow-up as Vessel #2.  That follow-up information is included in this updated narrative.

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
Estimated Damage of $2,845 to V1 / V2 Damage Estimated at $500
Both Vessel Operators were wearing PFDs
Neither Operator had a Mandatory Boater Education Card – Motor Vessel Rental Checklist only

NOTE:  This BARD update includes V2 Operator/Owner/Vessel Information


BARDID: WA-2017-0065
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Moses Lake
NearestCityorTown: Moses Lake
County: Grant
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1991, 18’ Duckworth Open Motorboat w/2255 hp Ford Inboard Engine
On 07/28/2017, at about 08:35 p.m., this vessel was cruising on Moses Lake, at Moses Pointe, located near Moses Lake, WA in Grant county.

The Operator, Operator1, reported that he and the other 3 occupants in the above vessel were out for an evening cruise looking at houses, traveling about 15-20 mph.  Operator1 stated he wasn’t paying attention and when he looked they were about to hit a tree that was sticking out over the water from the shore. 

Operator1 said that he believed he took a hard left and hit the gas to try and avoid the tree.  The tree struck the starboard side windshield of the boat and then tore the canvas cover from the boat.  

The victim was struck in the head by what was believed to be the tree, knocking him into the boat.  When he hit the vessel, he was knocked unconscious and broke his left arm.  The Operator drove to the nearest spot on the lake closest to the hospital and met Emergency Services.  injury was a compound fracture to the left elbow area.

NOTE:  The Operator, Operator1, was issued a Citation for Negligent Operation, No Boating Card

1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol/Drug Involvement
No Vessel Damage Reported
None of the Occupants were wearing PFDs.
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0066
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-14 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Friday Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Friday Harbor
County: San Juan
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – Sailboat 18’-20’ – Year/Make/Model/Engine Unknown
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2003, 38’ Grand Banks Eastbay Open Motorboat w/2 440 hp Yanmar Engines

On 07/14/2017, at about dusk, these two vessels were on Friday Harbor near BWB#1, located near Friday Harbor, WA in San Juan county.  

According to the Owner of V2, V2 owner, sometime around dusk on this date, he was on board his vessel, which was tied to dock/moored at the above location.  The mast on V1 was lying down and protruding from the bow by 4 - 5 feet.  The unknown Operator lost control and the mast scraped the Toe Rail of V1. 

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
V1 Alcohol Involvement Unknown / V2 No Alcohol Involvement
V1 Damage Estimate 0 / V2 Damage Estimated at $2,000
V1 Operator PFD Wear Unknown / V2 Operator was not Wearing a PFD – Vessel Tied to Dock/Mooring
V1 Operator Mandatory Boater Education Card Unknown / V2 Operator Mandatory Boater Education Card N/A Exempt by Age


BARDID: WA-2017-0067
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Diamond Lake
NearestCityorTown: Newport
County: Pend Oreille
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – PWC – Year/Make/Model/Engine Unknown
Vessel #2 (V2) – 1992, 16' Sera Open Motorboat w/Inboard Engine – HP Unknown
	
On 07/04/2017, at about 06:28 p.m., these two vessels were on the East side of Diamond Lake, located near Newport, WA in Pend Oreille county.  

According to Law Enforcement, Officers were dispatched to the report of a non-injury, PWC vs Ski Boat accident at the above location.  Deputies arrived and noted reportable damage to the starboard side of the ski boat (V2).  Deputies also reported that V2 was pulling a tuber and had come to a stop due to cross traffic.

The PWC (V1) was headed for the right side of V2.  V1 collided with V2 because the Operator of V1 did not know that without being under power, a PWC does NOT turn.   

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol Involvement is Unknown
V1 Damage Estimate Unknown / V2 Damage Estimated at $2,500
V1 Operator PFD Wear Unknown / V2 Operator was not Wearing a PFD 
V1 Operator Mandatory Boater Education Card Unknown / V2 Operator did have a Mandatory Boater Education Card

NOTE:  BARD will be updated if/when V1 BAR is received.


BARDID: WA-2017-0069
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-23 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potholes Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Othello
County: Grant
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 2013, 12' Yamaha Wave Runner PWC w/110 HP Engine

On 07/23/2017, sometime during the morning hours, this vessel was in the Potholes Reservoir at the Mardon Resort located near Othello, WA in Grant county.  

According to the Owner, Pro-Touch, their customer had rented the PWC referenced above for three days.  On the third day, operator called Pro-Touch and indicated that the PWC was full of water. 

Pro-Touch reported that operator had apparently collided with something big.  The PWC had a big hole in the fiberglass located on the bottom right of the PWC.  The opening was 8” long by 2” wide. 

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol Involvement Unknown 
Damage Estimated at $4,354
The Operator was Wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card 

NOTE:  The Rental Company, Pro-Touch, reported that operator had been given verbal and written safety instruction and had completed a Vessel Rental Safety Checklist.


BARDID: WA-2017-0070
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rimrock Lake
NearestCityorTown: Naches
County: Yakima
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel  – 1985, 18’ Ski Nautique Open Motorboat w/1 351 HP Volvo Inboard Engine

On 07/24/2017, at about 03:00 p.m., this vessel was cruising on Rimrock Lake in the Silver Beach area located near Naches, WA in Yakima county.  

According to Law Enforcement, this vessel was cruising at the above location and pulling an inner tube.  Subject1 was a passenger on the tube.  As the subject, Subject1 was being towed on the inner tube, the tube flipped over causing her to fall into the water.  The impact of the water caused a possible head injury.  Subject1 was transported to the hospital via life flight and released to Hospital staff.  

1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement  
No Vessel Damage Reported
The Operator and Tuber were both wearing a PFD
The Operator had a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0071
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Columbia River
NearestCityorTown: Vancouver
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 2016, 8’8” Bombardier Sea Doo w/ 1 155 HP Water Jet Engine 
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2016, 8’8” Bombardier Sea Doo PWC w/1 155 HP Water Jet Engine

On 08/06/2017, at about 01:00 p.m., these two vessels were cruising on the Columbia River East of the I-205 Bridge located near Vancouver, WA in Clark county.  

According to Law Enforcement V2 was cruising and making sharp turns when he was struck by another PWC, operated by his friend.  It was reported that (V2) sustained a broken jaw and lost three teeth as a result of the collision.  

1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement  
V1 Damage Estimated at $200 / V2 Damage Estimated at $4,000
V1 Operator was wearing a PFD / V2 Operator was wearing a PFD
V1 Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card – A Vessel Safety Rental Checklist was completed by V1 Operator 
V2 Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card – A Vessel Safety Rental Checklist was completed by V2 Operator


BARDID: WA-2017-0072
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Oyster Bay Channel
NearestCityorTown: Bremerton
County: Kitsap
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) –Unknown – No BAR submitted
Owner/Operator – Unknown – No BAR submitted

Vessel #2 (V2) – 1993, 20’ Brendella Boats Inc. Barefooter Ski Boat w/1 Mercury Outboard Engine – HP Unknown

On 07/30/2017, shortly after midnight, these two vessels were in the Oyster Bay Channel located near Bremerton, WA in Kitsap county.  

According to the Owner of V2, on this date and time, his boat was slammed into by a fast speeding boat – Hit & Run.  V2 was on its buoy at the time of the incident.   

0 Injury / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol Involvement is unknown
V1 Vessel Damage Unknown / V2 Damage Estimated at $5,000
V1 Operator PFD Wear Unknown / V2 PFD Wear N/A
V1 mandatory Boater Education Card Unknown / V2 mandatory Boater Education Card N/A

NOTE:  BARD will be updated with V1 information if/when BAR is received.


BARDID: WA-2017-0073
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Tapps
NearestCityorTown: Bonney Lake
County: Pierce
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1986, 19’ Marlin Runabout w/1 Inboard Engine – Make/HP Unknown

On 07/31/2017, at about 05:54 p.m., this vessel was drifting on Lake Tapps off the 20500 block of Church Lake Drive, located near Bonney Lake, WA in Pierce county.

According to Law Enforcement, this vessel was drifting at this location when he started the engine.  There was a fuel vapor explosion in the engine compartment, then a fire after the explosion.  All 5 occupants jumped into the water.  The Operator was then able to put the fire out with a fire extinguisher.

Two occupants sustained visible burns.  The vessel was towed into shore by the Bonney Lake Police Department.

2 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
No Vessel Damage Reported
PFDs were worn by 2 of the 5 occupants
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0074
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Columbia River
NearestCityorTown: Vancouver
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 2016, 22’ Lowc SS210 Pontoon Boat w/150 HP Mercury Engine
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2016, 21’ Supreme S21 Open Motorboat w/ 1 Inboard Engine – Manufacturer/HP Unknown

On 08/03/2017, at about 09:00 p.m., these two vessels were operating on the Columbia River about 200 yards West of the I-5 Bridge, located near Vancouver, WA in Clark county.  

According to Operator1, he was heading back to Tomahawk Bay Moorage after stopping to watch the sunset.  As there were traveling through the river, the vessel came to a complete and abrupt stop.  V1 had struck V2 from behind.  At that point, the Operator of V2 appeared on V1’s starboard side.  

Someone on V1 asked if everyone on V2 was okay.  One passenger on V2 screamed, no, my neck hurts.  That person also indicated that they were going to call the police.  Operator1 (V1) agreed replying that the police should be called. 

Operator1 (V1) was standing trying to assess what had happened.  As he was looking over at V2, he noticed that there were no light on the vessel.  He then asked the Operator what he was doing in the middle of the river with no lights on his boat.  Operator2 just looked at Operator1 and did not respond.  

The two Operators exchanged ID and Insurance information.  Once again Operator2 asked Operator1 what he was doing in the middle of the channel with no lights on his boat at night.  Operator2 just stared at him and did not answer the question.

At this point, Operator2 asked Operator1 where they were going.  Operator1 told him Tomahawk Bay.  Operator2 said he was going to the same place and he was going to leave and head that way.  Operator1 told Operator2 that he should wait for the Sheriff to arrive as he was the one who called them they were on their way.  Operator2 began to pull away and continued to run his boat (V2) up the river without any lights.  He ran the entire time without any lights on his boat.

Operator1 ran video on his cell phone vaguely showing Operator2’s boat as he followed him up river, until the point the Sheriff Deputy’s vessel approached on the port side of V1.  Operator1 discussed the incident with the Deputies.  Even though it was dark, they could see in the distance that there was a boat powered, running up the river with no lights. 

0 Injury / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol Involvement is unknown
V1 Damage Estimated at $3,500 / V2 Damage Estimated at $10,000
V1 Operator was not wearing a PFD / V2 Operator was not wearing a PFD
V1 Operator had an Oregon Boater Education Card / V2 Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card

NOTE:  PFD Wear by occupants of these vessels was not provided.
TE:  Although one of the passengers aboard V2 screamed “my neck hurts” there was no injury detail provided on the BAR.  Also, the BAR did not indicate how many people were aboard V2.  In reading the narrative, I have concluded that there were at least 2 people on board.


BARDID: WA-2017-0075
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Stevens
NearestCityorTown: Lake Stevens
County: Snohomish
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 2006, 10’ Seadoo Bombardier PWC w/215 HP Inboard Engine

On 08/03/2017, at about 03:30 p.m., this vessel was cruising on Lake Stevens around the 1600 Block of Mount Vernon Road, located near Snohomish, WA in Snohomish county.

According to Law Enforcement, the vessel was cruising at this location at about 31-40 mph. Operator1 made a quick “S” turn ejecting both himself and his passenger into the water.  passenger forcefully struck the water.  

Operator1 recovered passenger from the water and took him to shore.  passenger was transported to the hospital soon thereafter. The impact resulted in passenger sustaining an internal injury (lacerated spleen).    

1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
No Vessel Damage Reported
PFDs were worn by both the Operator and Occupant
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0076
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Blue Lake
NearestCityorTown: Coulee City
County: Grant
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – Stand-Up PWC / No other information provided

On 08/05/2017, at about 04:50 p.m., this vessel was cruising on Blue Lake, located near Coulee City, WA in Grant county.

According to Law Enforcement, the vessel was cruising and jumping waves. Operator fell, coming down hard on the PWC.  As a result of the fall/impact with the vessel, he broke his leg/ankle.    

1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
No Vessel Damage Reported
The Operator was wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0077
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Columbia River
NearestCityorTown: Pasco
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1999, 25’ Baja 252 Cabin Motorboat w/1 - 310 HP Mercruiser Inboard Engine

On 08/06/2017, at about 08:00 p.m., this vessel was cruising on the Columbia River near the Columbia Park East Boat Launch, located near Pasco, WA in Franklin county.

According to Law Enforcement, the vessel was traveling West at this location.  The Operator reportedly swerved to miss a log that was floating in the water.  The story changed to a Tan Pontoon Boat, then to a Yamaha Ski Boat that was racing this vessel and Operator had to make a hard to port turn to avoid colliding with the Starboard side of the Yamaha Ski Boat.  

The Yamaha vessel was reportedly traveling on the Portside of this vessel and slowed.  This vessel then began to turn to the portside and the Yamaha Ski Boat sped up and Operator had to turn hard to the starboard to avoid a collision.    

The maneuver caused three male passengers aboard this vessel, who were seated on the rear engine cover, to be thrown from the vessel.  Two of the males surfaced and the third male was reportedly sitting between the other two males prior to the incident.  He did not surface after being thrown from the vessel and is presumed to have drowned.  None of the three males were wearing a PFD.

Officers arrived at the dock to find the Operator standing on the dock drinking a Coors Light Beer.  Operator reportedly stated he began drinking beer after the incident.  

Rescue efforts were launched to locate the missing passenger.  The victim’s body was located/recovered on 08/10/2017.

0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
Alcohol Involvement Apparent
No Vessel Damage Reported
No PFDs were worn by those on board the vessel
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card

NOTE:  Violation RCW 79.60.030 – Operation of a vessel in a reckless manner – Operation of a vessel under the influence of intoxicating liquor, marijuana or any drug.  The case has been sent to the Prosecutor for review.  No charges have been filed as of 08/08/2017.  BARD will be updated with any updates as they become available.


BARDID: WA-2017-0078
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Sammamish
NearestCityorTown: Sammamish
County: King
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 2010, 24’ Yamaha AR240 Open Motorboat w/2 - 160 HP Yamaha Inboard Engines
On 08/03/2017, at about 05:37 p.m., this vessel was cruising on Lake Sammamish at 2005 E. Lake Sammamish Place SE located near Sammamish, WA in King county.

According to Law Enforcement, they were dispatched to this location for the report of a boating accident.  When they arrived they could see this vessel partially on the rocks, which had just been refloated by a wave.  The vessel had significant damage to the bow with paint transfers onto the rocks.  The rock, which constructed the breakwall, had been moved out of place.  There were pieces of the boat on land as well as in the water near the boat.  The vessel’s steering wheel was bent significantly.  There were also several empty containers of alcohol throughout the vessel.

After mooring, the Officers contacted other Deputies on scene.  They stated that they had been there for some time and that Operator was operating the vessel with other people on board when he crashed into a stone breakwall on private property.  Aid had responded to assess Operator and had provided treatment.  Standardized field sobriety tests were conducted and Operator was found not to be impaired.  Several other individuals were on the vessel when it collided but they left the scene immediately.  

Officers spoke with Operator and conducted a boating safety inspection.  He admitted to operating the vessel and stated he was towing an inflatable with people on it when he hit a wave, blacked out, and came to after he collided with the rock.   

Officers then spoke to Subject1, who was being towed behind the vessel when the incident occurred.  Subject1 said he was being towed with two other males when the boat started going in the direction of the rocks.  Owner turned to the shore and when he got closer everyone jumped off.  Owner then immediately hit the rocks. 

A witness on the next property, reported that he was on his vessel about 100 yards from where the collision happened.  He said he saw the boat towing a floatable.  The boat went straight towards the rocks and hit suddenly.  It was on plane at a high rate of speed when it hit.  The inner tube flew straight up when it hit.  witness then instructed his son to call 911. 

1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement 
Estimated Vessel Damage of $35,000
The Operator was not wearing a PFD / Two of the Inflatable Riders were wearing a PFD
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card

NOTE:  Citation Issued – Negligent Boating / Local Ordinance SMC 12.05.010 adopting KCC 12.44.040
Reported Property Damage of $1,000 to rock breakwall in front of residence


BARDID: WA-2017-0080
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Strait of Juan de Fuca
NearestCityorTown: Sekiu
County: Clallam
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 – Unknown – No BAR Submitted
Owner/Operator – Unknown – No BAR Submitted
Vessel #2 – 2006, 18’ 6” North River Sea Hawk Open Motorboat w/90 HP Suzuki Outboard Engine

On 08/10/2017, sometime between 03:00 and 09:00 p.m., these two vessels were in the Strait of Juan de Fuca on Clallam Bay located near Sekiu, WA in Clallam county.

According to Law Enforcement, V2 was moored at Olson’s Resort when it was struck on the starboard side by an unknown vessel (V1).  V2 damage consisted of a crease in the aluminum and scuff in the finish amidships above the waterline.  

V2 owner asked other boaters moored at Olson’s but no one claimed to have seen the accident.  

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol Involvement is Unknown
V1 Damage Unknown / V2 Damage Estimated at $2,000
V1 PFD Wear Unknown / V2 PFD Wear N/A – No one on board at time of incident
V1 Mandatory Boater Education Card Unknown / V2 Mandatory Boater Education Card N/A – No one on board at time of incident


BARDID: WA-2017-0081
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Possession Sound
NearestCityorTown: Hat Island
County: Snohomish
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 17' YRJ Runabout Open Motorboat w/1 Outboard Engine (Vessel Year & Engine HP Unknown)
On 08/12/2017, at about 02:26 p.m., this vessel was cruising on Possession Point located near Hat Island, WA in Snohomish county.
According to Law Enforcement, on this date and time, this rented vessel was cruising at the above location.  Operator told Officers that the vessel's propeller got caught up with a crab line.  He pulled the pot to the surface.  He then stepped over the transom to work on the line.  Swells started picking up and went over the side of the boat.  The interior of the boat began filling up with water.  The vessel eventually sank and has not been recovered.  

A nearby boater helped Operator and his passengers off of their vessel.  Three children on board were very cold so they started moving towards Everett (Port Gardner Bay).  The Everett Police Department's Marine Unit intercepted that vessel and brought the five passengers to shore to Everett Fire.       

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No apparent Alcohol Involvement
The Vessel was a Total Loss with an estimated value of $15,000
The Operator was not wearing a PFD.  All other passengers were wearing PFDs
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0082
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Columbia River
NearestCityorTown: Quincy
County: Grant
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 2007, 22’ Crest II LE Pontoon Boat w/90 hp Honda Outboard Engine

On 08/15/2017, at about 10:30 p.m., this vessel was cruising on the Columbia River east of Quilomene located near Quincy, WA in Grant county.

According to the Owner/Operator he was cruising at the above location with 11 passengers on board.  It was dark and he was using the shoreline to navigate the vessel.  He hit a rock jetty about 50' out from the shoreline grounding the vessel.  

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol involvement is unknown
Vessel damage estimated at $10,000
The Operator was not wearing a PFD.  All other passengers were wearing PFDs
The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0083
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mystery Bay
NearestCityorTown: Nordland
County: Jefferson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 1996, 18' 6” Chaparral 1830 Sport Open Motorboat w/6 Cylinder Mercruiser Inboard 
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2017, 20' AHQ Luxor D8 Cabin Motorboat w/2 Mercury Outboard Engines – 159.3 HP

On 08/15/2017, sometime around 08:15 p.m., these two vessels were tied to dock/mooring on Puget Sound at the Fort Flagler State Park dock located near Nordland, WA in Jefferson county.  

According to the Park Ranger at Fort Flagler State Park, on this date and time, he was advised that a vessel collision had occurred at the Fort Flagler dock but the damaged vessel (V1) was now located at Mystery Bay State Park.  Ranger traveled to Mystery Bay State Park where he met with owner of V1.

V1 owner told Ranger that the extent of the damage to his vessel led him to believe that someone had rammed his vessel multiple times and left.  V1 owner indicated that he had left his vessel (V1) at the Fort Flagler dock at 12:00 p.m. on 08/12/2017.  When he returned to his vessel at 07:00 p.m. on 08/15/2017, he noticed that his vessel had been moved on the dock and was damaged.  

V1 owner said that he spoke to an individual on the dock about the damage.  V1 owner said Subject had moved his vessel so that he could fit his sailboat on the dock.  V1 owner thought Subject did not see the damage when he first arrived but did notice that his stern line was broken and had tied down with a different line.       

At about 09:50 p.m., Ranger returned to the dock at Fort Flagler State Park and made contact with Subject who had witnessed the incident.  Subject quickly explained that another person had moved V1 owner's vessel.  He further explained that he did see the damage done to the vessel upon arriving but thought it was bird poop.  He has also noticed two different tie lines on the boat and another frayed bow line on the dock.  

Ranger returned to work on 08/18/2017, after his days off.  He spoke to Ranger2 who had updates on the collision.  Ranger2 advised that a camper, had contacted him about damage done to his newly purchased vessel (V2).  Ranger2 went down to the campsite, took photos, and recorded the vessel and contact information from the owner.  He then spoke to the camper2 who advised that he had witnessed what occurred. 

Subject2 explained to Ranger2 that the bow line on V1 (V1 owner) had come un-done from the dock, had swung out, and was striking the bow of V2.  Subject2 then took another rope and re-secured V1.  He said that he checked for the owners of the vessels for several days but was only able to find the owner of V2.     

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
V1 Damage Estimated at $3,000 / V2 Damage Estimated at $2,500
PFD Wear N/A as both vessels were tied to dock/mooring at the time of incident
Both Vessel Owner's had a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0084
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Chelan
NearestCityorTown: Chelan
County: Chelan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 2014, 10’ SeaDoo GTI Personal Watercraft w/115 hp Inboard Engine
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2014, 10’ SeaDoo GTX Personal Watercraft w/115 hp Inboard Engine

On 08/17/2017, at about 11:30 a.m., these two vessels were cruising on Lake Chelan, at the lower end of the lake, located near Chelan, WA in Chelan county.  

According to Law Enforcement, V1 was traveling in front of and to the side of V2.  V1 turned abruptly and collided with V2 causing extensive damage to V2.

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
V1 Damage Estimated at $2,000 / V2 was a Total Loss with an Estimated Value of $8,500
Both Operators were wearing PFDs
Neither Operator had a mandatory Boater Education Card - Both Operators had completed a Motor Vessel Rental Checklist


BARDID: WA-2017-0085
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:50:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Goodwin
NearestCityorTown: Marysville
County: Snohomish
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 2000, 20' 4” Open Motorboat w/1 Inboard Engine – HP Unknown

On 08/17/2017, at about 11:50 p.m., this vessel was cruising on Lake Goodwin, mid lake, located near Marysville, WA in Snohomish county.

According to Law Enforcement, this vessel, with 6 occupants, was out for a night cruise.  The victim was standing near the stern of the boat when the Operator put the vessel in gear.  Victim fell over the stern of the boat into the water and could not be located.

When the Investigating Officer arrived at the scene, Officers who were already at the location indicated that the Operator had been taken into custody on suspicion of boating under the influence.  According to the passengers on the boat, all subjects had been drinking throughout the evening and no one was wearing a PFD. 

At the time the incident occurred it was believed that Victim was standing in the stern of the vessel facing the stern talking to two females sitting on the back seats.  Operator put the boat in gear and in doing so gave it more throttle than intended.  This quick acceleration caused Victim to lose his balance and fall over the stern of the boat.  

The Operator was taken to Cascade Valley Hospital where Officers applied for a search warrant for a blood sample.  BAC results are pending.

On 08/19/2017, at about 04:00 p.m., Victim's body was located and recovered in about 30 feet of water. 

0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
Apparent Alcohol Involvement 
No Vessel Damage Reported
The Operator was not wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0086
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Columbia River
NearestCityorTown: Washougal
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 1990, 18' Four Winns Horizon 180 Open Motorboat w/180 hp Chevy Sterndrive Engine
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2004, 19' Northwest Jet Runabout Open Motorboat w/115 hp Outboard Engine + 9.9 hp Kicker Engine

On 08/19/2017, at about 01:30 p.m., these two vessels were on the Columbia River at the Port of Camas/Washougal, located near Washougal, WA in Clark county.  

According to Law Enforcement, V1 was attempting to return to moorage when he struck the outboard of V2.  The owner of V2 was not on board the vessel at the time of incident.

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
V1 Damage Estimated at $2,000 / V2 Damage Estimated at $250
V1 Operator was not wearing a PFD – V2 N/A – Vessel Un-Occupied
V1 Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card – V2 N/A – Vessel Un-Occupied


BARDID: WA-2017-0087
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LaConner Channel
County: Skagit
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – Unknown
Owner/Operator – Unknown
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2001, 82’ Horizon Cabin Motorboat w/1 Inboard Engine – HP Unknown
Owner – Unknown

On 08/20/2017, at about 04:30 p.m., these two vessels were in the La Conner Channel located near La Conner, WA in Skagit county.    

According to Law Enforcement, an unknown vessel (V1) lost power in current striking V2 alongside with right rear.  The witness could not provide the name of V1 other than the first letter was an “M”.

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
Alcohol Involvement is Unknown
V1 Damage Unknown / V2 Damage Estimated at $13,000
V1 Operator PFD Wear Unknown – V2 N/A – Vessel Un-Occupied
V1 Operator mandatory Boater Education Card Unknown – V2 N/A – Vessel Un-Occupied


BARDID: WA-2017-0088
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Swift's Bay
NearestCityorTown: Lopez Island
County: San Juan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 2012, 9’ Sun Marine Rigid Hull Inflatable w/15hp Suzuki Outboard Engine4
On 08/24/2017, at about 03:00 p.m., this vessel was setting crab pots in Swift’s Bay about 100 yards West of Flower Island, located near Lopez Island, WA in San Juan county.    

According to Law Enforcement, operator was deploying crab pots at this location when a crab line snagged the outboard throttle.  The vessel accelerated ejecting him from the vessel into the water.  The vessel ran over operator in the water causing a fracture and lacerations to his right arm.    

1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
No Vessel Damage
The Operator was wearing a PFD
The Operator does have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0089
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Roche Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Friday Harbor
County: San Juan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 2000, 31’ Catalina Auxiliary Sailboat w/26 hp Universal Inboard Engine
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2007, 44’ Hunter Auxiliary Sailboat w/56 hp Yanmar Inboard Engine

On 08/26/2017, at about 10:15 a.m., these two vessels were on the Northern end of Roche Harbor located near Friday Harbor, WA in San Juan county.    

According to the Operator of V1, as he was departing the marina his vessel bumped the bow V2, which was anchored at the time.

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
V1 Damage Estimated at $600 / V2 Damage Estimated at $5,000
V1 Operator was not wearing a PFD – V2 Operator was wearing a PFD
V1 Operator mandatory Boater Education Card N/A – Exempt by Age – V2 Operator had an Oregon Boater Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0090
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Columbia River
NearestCityorTown: Longview
County: Cowlitz
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 1996, 9’ Yamaha PWC w/1 Inboard Engine – Manufacturer + HP Unknown
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2017, 9’ Yamaha PWC w/1 Inboard Engine – Manufacturer + HP Unknown

On 08/27/2017, at about 06:48 p.m., these two vessels were cruising/changing direction on the Columbia River at 7235 Willow Grove Road located near Longview, WA in Cowlitz county.    

According to Law Enforcement, V1 reported that he was southbound from shore when he saw V2 coming from his right, moving west.  V2 began turning toward V1 so Operator1 turned right as V2 continued to turn left causing them to turn into each other and collide.  A witness gave a similar account.

V2, operator, told Officers that he was eastbound and V1 was south from shore.  Operator2 stated that he turned away from V1 as V1 turned away from him.  The vessels collided. Law Enforcement reported that the damage to the right of V2 and the left of V1 corroborates this version of events.  Another witness stated that both vessels were headed straight at each other.   

The operator of V2 told Officers that he had been drinking but refused tests.  He was transported to the hospital for his injury.  The operator of V1, Operator1, submitted to a PBT with a result of .000.

1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
Apparent Alcohol Involvement
No Damage to V1 / V2 Damage Estimated at $6,000
Both Vessel Operators were wearing PFDs
Neither Operator had a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0091
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Pasco
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1996, 20’ Rienell Open Motorboat w/1 – 190hp Volvo Outboard Engine 

On 09/01/2017, at about 11:41 a.m., this vessel was cruising on the Snake River near Strawberry Island located near Pasco, WA in Franklin county.    

According to Law Enforcement, on this day and time, the reporting officer witnessed this vessel traveling at the above location, outside of the navigational channel.  The vessel ran aground about a third of the way upstream from the south point of the island in about one foot of water.

The vessel began taking on water.  The vessel was possibly leaking from the outdrive or from a hole in the bottom of the boat.

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
Vessel damage estimated at $3,000
No one on board the vessel was wearing a PFD
The Operator does have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0092
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Tapps
NearestCityorTown: Bonney Lake
County: Pierce
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 1997, 21' 6" Regal Cabin Motorboat w/1 Volvo Penta Inboard Engine – HP Unknown

On 08/27/2017, at about 12:00 p.m., this vessel was drifting on Lake Tapps in the Bankers Isle area located near Bonney Lake, WA in Pierce county.    

According to Operator1, he and his passenger, Occupant, were at the above location when this vessel stalled.  During attempts to re-start, they noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment.  Operator1 opened the engine compartment to find billowing smoke and lots of crackling noise.  

In an attempt to extinguish the fire, Operator1 exhausted the fire extinguisher into the engine compartment.  There was still smoke and crackling sounds so he and Occupant abandoned the vessel.  

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
The Vessel was reported as a Total Loss with an estimated value of $6,260
The Operator was not wearing a PFD / It is unknown if the Occupant was wearing a PFD
The Operator does have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0093
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big Lake
NearestCityorTown: Mount Vernon
County: Skagit
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 2004, 21' 6” MB Sports 220V Open Motorboat w/Inboard-Outdrive Gasoline Engine – HP Unknown
On 07/09/2017, at about 01:05 p.m., this vessel was operating on Big Lake located near Mount Vernon, WA in Skagit county.  

According to him, on the above date and time, he and his occupant/wake surfer were operating at this location.  While wake surfing, victim fell causing the ski rope to become wrapped around his thumb. 

As a result, thumb was amputated at the first knuckle.

1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
There was no vessel damage reported
It is unknown if the Operator was wearing a PFD / The Wake Surfer/Injured was wearing a PFD
The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0094
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:23:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wenatchee River
NearestCityorTown: Plain
County: Chelan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel – 10’ Pelican Argo 100 Plastic Kayak – Year Unknown

On 08/29/2017, at about 01:34 p.m., this vessel was moving down river on the Wenatchee River about 1.5 miles downstream from Chapel Street Bridge, located near Plain, WA in Chelan county.  

According to Law Enforcement, on this date and time, Operator, who was visiting from Florida, borrowed this kayak from a friend and was traveling down river at the above location.  For reasons unknown, Operator became separated from the kayak.  

A bystander who had been standing along the east shoreline of the river, reported seeing an adult male, Operator, in the river who appeared to be struggling in an attempt to catch up to an unoccupied kayak. Bystander1 lost sight of Operator shortly after telling her sister to call 911.  Bystander1 reported that the subject went under water and the kayak continued floating downstream.  There were no other witnesses to the incident.

Law Enforcement and Fire personnel arrived at the area where Operator was last seen.  The unoccupied kayak was observed by one of the respondents just downriver on the west shoreline from the place where Operator was last seen. The kayak was secured.  An extensive shore search on both sides of the river was conducted by the initial responders.  Operator, was not located.

At about 02:29 p.m., members of the Chelan County Swift Water Rescue (SWR) team deployed into the river where Operator was last seen.  At 02:39 p.m., one of the SWR team members using a float board observed Operator laying at the bottom of the river in about 5 feet of water.  Operator’s location was in a channel of the river near the center point between the east and west shore.  The body was not visible for either shoreline.  

The SWR team removed Operator from the river to the west shoreline at the end of River Valley Lane (east off of the Plain River Road) where medics attempted to revive him.  Operator was confirmed deceased at 02:59 p.m.  It was confirmed that he was not wearing any flotation device.           

0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
There was no vessel damage reported
The Operator/Deceased was not wearing a PFD
It is unknown if the Operator/Deceased had a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0095
State: WA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Friday Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Friday Harbor
County: San Juan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 1981, 72' Kato Yacht Fisher Cabin Motorboat w/2 Diesel Engines/1022 hp
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2005, 85' Azimut 85 Cabin Motorboat w/2 MTU Inboard Engines/3000 hp 

On 08/29/2017, at about 06:35 p.m., these two vessels were in Friday Harbor at the Roche Harbor Marina, located near Friday Harbor, WA in San Juan county.  

According to the Roche Harbor Resort Manager/Witness, V1, operated by Operator1, was coming into its assigned slip, stern in, when she lost all power and rammed into the starboard stern of V2.  V1 became wedged in between V2 and the dock.  V1 was eventually unhooked and brought into its slip.

The Owner of V2, reported that he was notified by Roche Harbor staff, via cell phone at about 06:40 p.m. on this date that his vessel had been hit while docked in its permanent moorage at Roche Harbor.  The facts later were provided via various sources at the scene that V1 was attempting to back stern in to a slip next to V2.  

It appeared as though the Operator of V1, Operator1, lost control of the vessel and hit V2 puncturing the hull and damaging the tender lift/swim platform.  V1 was then moved off of V2 by at least one dinghy and moved into the slip not using its own power.    

0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
V1 Damage Estimated at $70,000 / V2 Damage Estimated at $22,000
V1 Operator was not wearing a PFD – V2 N/A – Vessel Un-Occupied
V1 Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card – V2 N/A – Vessel Un-Occupied


BARDID: WA-2017-0096
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Chelan
NearestCityorTown: Manson
County: Chelan
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
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 1999, 9' Yamaha Waverunner PWC w/1 Inboard Engine – HP Unknown
Vessel #2 (V2) – 2001, 10' Yamaha XLT PWC w/1 Inboard Engine – HP Unknown

On 09/01/2017, at about 01:40 p.m., these two vessels were cruising on Lake Chelan near Manson, WA in Chelan county.  

According to Law Enforcement, V1 stopped in the water.  V2 was following V1.  V2 could not stop in time to avoid hitting V1.  

V2 struck V1 on the starboard side of the vessel.

1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
V1 was reported as a “Total Loss” with an estimated value of $2,000 / V2 Damage Estimated at $100
Operators of both vessels, as well as the occupant of V2, were wearing PFDs
Neither Operator had a mandatory Boater Education Card


BARDID: WA-2017-0097
State: WA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Columbia River
NearestCityorTown: Kennewick
County: Benton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 (V1) – 1975, 15' Sunset Runabout Open Motorboat w/85 hp Mercury Outboard Engine
Vessel #2 (V2) – Mooring Barge – No other information provided

On 09/04/2017, at about 01:57 p.m., these two vessels were in the Columbia River, at the East end of Cochran Road, located near Kennewick, WA in Benton county.  

According to Law Enforcement, V1, had left a primitive boat launch located at the above location.  As he transited away the vessel's steering and throttle cables wavered and caused him to hit a moored barge in the area. 

At about 02:27 p.m., Officers arrive on scene.  The victim, Operator1, had already been transported to the hospital.  According to witnesses at the scene, Operator1 had launched this vessel from the primitive boat launch and transited into the river.  Within a few minutes, witnesses heard a loud crash and observed Operator1's vessel turning in circles in the vicinity of the barges moored off Cochran Road.  This particular barge is a mooring barge utilized to tie off other barges.  It is surrounded by large tires chained to the vessel that act as fenders.  

One of the witnesses, Witness, advised Officers he thought the vessel's maneuvering was suspicious.  Witness then got on his PWC and headed to the vessel to see if Operator1 (whom he did not know) was doing OK.  Witness stated that upon contact, he observed Operator1, still in the vessel, bleeding profusely and going in and out of consciousness.  He noted that there was substantial damage to Operator1's vessel.  Witness then proceeded to tow Operator1's vessel in by grabbing it with one hand while he operated his PWC towards shore.  Upon reaching shore, another witness got his boat to intercept Witness and assist him with bringing Operator1 back in.  Once on shore, responding deputies and medics arrived and were able to tend to Operator1 prior to transporting him to the hospital.  

Investigation of Operator1's vessel revealed that he most likely lost control of the vessel.  With the combination of loss of throttle control and faulty steering, he collided with the barge on the vessel's port side gunnel.  This in turn caused his vessel to flip topside into the barge thus striking the windshield and bow of the boat. Due to concave steering wheel damage, it appeared that the force of impact caused Operator1 to smash into it.

1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
V1 was reported as a “Total Loss” with an estimated value of $1,000 / No V2 information available
V1 Operator was not wearing a PFD / No V2 information available
V1 Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education card / No V2 information available


