Operator of vessel 1 was in the process of restoring this boat into an operational vessel.  It had been several years since the boat was used.  operator cleaned the boat and knew of a few places in the hull and floor that would need repair.  Operator had cleared one wasp nest from the boat in the days prior to the accident.  This nest was located in the floor of the boat where there was a hole due to previous damage.  As Operator was cruising down the lake, he noticed a wasp come through the hole, then another.  Instead of slowing down, Operator attempted to slide a tool box over the hole with his foot.  Once his attention was focused on this action, Operator inadvertently turned toward shore.  The boat ran aground and approximately 25 feet up into the woods.  There it was lodged between 2 large pine trees.  Operator was thrown between the driver console and the passenger console up into the bow of the boat.  Operator sustained no injuries except where the wasp stung him in 3 places.
RALEIGH                       