Vessel 1 was leaving Vero Beach city Marina heading to the main channel. While maneuvering to the channel V1 hit the manatee zone sign on the south side of Fritz Island. V1 then became grounded in shallow water and was towed off by Boat US. 
Vessel 1 had just left Vero beach city marina and was maneuvering his vessel to get in the main channel. He advised that his view was obscured by his mast and secured main sail and there was an early morning mist. V1 hit the manatee sign on the south side of Fritz Island knocking it over to the water line. The vessel then became grounded in shallow water and was towed off by Boat US. He notified the US Coast Guard by telephone. Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission was not notified until a later date by boating and waterways section.
VERO BEACH