RedactedNarrative: OPERATOR WAS BACKING UP V1 TO BE ANCHORED BUT REVERSED INTO TOO SHALLOW WATER CAUSING V1 TO GROUND THE ENGINE INTO SAND AND BEACHING V1.  PFDS ON V1 AND USED.  ALCOHOL NOT A FACTOR.
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MICHIGAN
NearestCityTown: BENTON HARBOR CITY            