On 12/24/2012 at approximately 0530 hours vessel V-1 was headed north bound in the ICW towards Ponce Inlet to go fishing off shore in the Atlantic Ocean .As V-1 was turning east to head out Ponce Inlet the vessel pulled hard to the port side (left). The operator throttled back and tried to turn the vessel to the starboard (right). V-1 hit the north jetties stopping on the rocks. The occupants and crew were picked up by the Coast Guard and transported to USCG Ponce. There were no injuries. Sea tow was called and removed and towed V-1 to Sea Love Marina where it was hauled out for repairs. There were no injuries. Estimated damages are $40,000 or more. The cause of the loss of steerage is unknown because of the extensive damage from the rocks to both props and both rudders.
PONCE INLET                   