The following accident occurred on July 10, 2009, at approximately 1754 hours.

The operator of vessel 1 was traveling at about 17 miles per hour when he drove on the incorrect side of a navigational buoy and struck some submerged rocks.  The operator attempted to continue but the motor and outdrive would not respond. The vessel began taking on water and was assisted by a nearby boat until NH Marine Patrol arrived to tow the boat and assist the operator with its removal.  The outdrive suffered disabling damage, costs for which are estimated about about $10,369.00.
Sunapee                       