Operator was in the process of relocating this vessel from the Foss waterway to Bellingham.  This 37' sailboat did not have a working engine and Operator was having difficulty trying to sail the twin masted boat by himself. 
 
On 10/26/2013, Operator anchored this vessel on the eastern shore of Vashon Island approximately 1NM south of Dolphin Point for weather to pass.
 
On 10/27/13, he dragged anchor and washed ashore.  Unable to free his vessel from being hard aground it developed a leak in the hull from rocks.  Operator stated that the leak was about 5 gallons a minute.  He continued to make attempts by himself to free his boat with no result.
 
On 10/29/13, at about 11:50 a.m., Operator broadcast a MAYDAY distress call on vhf 16.  King County Sheriff's Office personnel responded and rescued Operator, his dog, and his cat from his partially submerged boat that was hard aground on its port side, port beam to deeper water.  USCG responded as well and informed DNR of the vessel.  
 
Operator stated he was living on the boat and had no money or assistance with the boat.  He was transported to South Park Boat Storage to seek assistance.
 
No injuries / fatalities.
There was no apparent alcohol involvement.
Vessel damage was estimated at $6000.
The operator was not wearing a PFD - Vessel was anchored.
The operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card.
No Rules of the Road Violations.
Vashon Island