Vessel #1 was floating down the Green River with Operator at the oars.  Vessel #1 was approaching Mother-In-Law rapid.  Operator noticed a large rock that was in the center of the rapid.  Operator thought that vessel #1 would be able to maneuver around the rock on river right.  Vessel #1 proceeded in that direction but the rivers main current was forcing him toward river left.  Vessel #1 came in contact with the rock on the port side of the vessel.  The rivers current forced the port side, of the vessel, to slide up the rock which caused the starboard side to fill with water.  This action caused all three occupants to fall out of the vessel and clear the grounded / capsized vessel.  The vessel was pinned against the rock with about centerline to port side out of the water.  The river flow at the time of the accident was approximately 1820 cfs. 

The vessel is being removed from the river by Flaming Gorge Lodge.

Dutch John                    