On sunday july 13, 2010, i was patrolling the northwest river and approached a vessel for a safety compliance inspection.  During the stop, the operator stated that he had just gotten his boat back after being out of service for a month from repairs sue to hitting a submerged piling.  Operator stated that it had cost him around $5800.00.  I stated that amount made it a reportable accident.  I explained the qualifications for a reportable accident and asked operator what happened.  Operator stated that he was pulling skier on the northwest river just up river from the slalom ski course when the boat hit something and "flew into the air".  Operator stated that he immediately stopped the boat and returned to pick up skier who was unaware of the incident.  Operator stated that the two of them went bad and found a submerged piling floating just below the surface of the water.  Operator stated that they tied a float to the piling and pushed it as close to shore as they could and returned to the boat ramp.  
In summary, i found that operator was pulling skier on water skiis down the northwest river.  The vessel hit a submerged piling causing the boat to porpoise, resulting in damage to the underside of the vessel.  There is no way to confirm or deny the proper use of non use of pfds as the incident occurred two months prior to my knowledge of the incident.  There is also no way to confirm or deny any use of non-use of alcohol or drugs as this incident occurred two months prior to my knowledge of the incident.  There have been no charges filed at this time.

MOYOCK                        