On 9/9/2012 at approximately 1400 hours, I (Seasonal Game Warden) responded to a report of a boat swamped on the beach at Incline Ski Beach, Incline Village, NV.  Upon arrival, the owner met with me and informed me that he had loaned his 1988 Supra Saltare ski boat to his friend the prior day.  He stated that Operator had struck a submerged rock out in the lake the prior day around 4:00 pm and that they managed to get the boat to Incline Beach and prevent it from sinking by beaching the boat.  The boat remained beached overnight.

Upon the arrival of the operator, he explained that he had struck a rock while turning the boat around near Cal-Neva point.  This area is known for hazardous submerged rocks and is marked by two navigational hazard buoys.  He stated further that he was unable to steer the boat after impact and it then started taking on water.  At approximately 1744 hours, USCG personnel responded to the disabled vessel, commenced dewatering and took the vessel under tow.  Due to rough water conditions, USCG personnel discontinued towing and turned the vessel over to the owner who continued to tow the vessel to Incline beach.

At the time I was on scene, it was determined that the owner would not be able to remove the boat until the rough water conditions subsided the following morning (9/10/2012).    

At the time of this report, exact damage to the underside of the vessel is unkown and the exact cause of the vessel taking on water is unknown.

Crystal Bay                   