Operator #1 stated: " I was trying to get back to brigantine before dark. All I rember was hitting the sand bar." 

Investigation revealed:  Vessel # was being operated south bound within the Brigantine channel when same struck a sand bar.  The impact of the vessel striking the sad bar threw operator  #1 face first into the handle bars. The impact of  striking the handle bars caused operator #1 to have lacerations to his forehead and right  index finger.  It was  
later  determined that the index finger was also broken.  Due to shallow water, operator #1 had to be air lifted to the Hospital. 
 
 Operator #1 operator #1 operated in an unsafe manner.
Brigantine City               