Vessel 1 was traveling in an easterly direction.  When the vessel was turned to a southerly directing it struck a wave or wake ejecting the occupants.  The vessel continued to circle and struck marker 21. 

The vessel was traveling in an easterly direction in the vicinity of ICW markers 20 and 21.  As the vessel turned to the south it hit a wake or wave.  The vessel's occupants grabbed the console to stabilize themselves but the console tore away from the deck and the occupants were ejected. The vessel went into a hard turn striking marker 21.  The vessel continued to circle until the prop was tangled and forced to stop.  The three ejected occupants were recovered by a passing boater and turned over to the fire rescue crew on the Longboat Key rescue boat. After a thorough evaluation (no injuries), the ejected occupants were released to me for interview.  I advised all three subjects of their Miranda rights and they proceed to explain what had occurred.  Based on my investigation and observations, there will be no charges filed.

LONGBOAT KEY                  