Vessel #1 operator and owner stated that earlier in the morning, he had operated his sailboat out of Leland Harbor.  As he proceeded south along the coast of Lake Michigan, a storm arose.  He stated that the severe wind and waves made the boat uncontrollable, and at one point he had the sailboat almost on its side.  He was able to pull down one sail.  One other sail was ripped and shredded by the wind.  

Vessel #2 (PWC) became detached from the sailboat.  operator was able to motor the sailboat back into the safety of Leland Harbor.  Damages to vessel #1 included scratches to the hull and decking and shredding of one sail.  There were no injuries reported.
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