Investigation revealed:  Vessel #1 was traveling south west in the Atlantic Ocean. Operator #1 attempted to navigate through Hereford inlet in an attempt to find a safe anchorage.  Vessel #1 ran aground after striking the north east side of Champagne Island.  Same began to take on water, causing it to sink and sat on the shallow bottom in three foot of water.  Most of the vessel remained above the water surface and was visable from shore.  Operator #1 called out a May Day on channel 16 , and exited his vessel. He entered the vessels 8 foot unpowered dingy. After floating wet in the area for approximately
30 minutes, operator #1 was recovered by North Wildwood fire and rescue.  Same was transported to Cape May Regional Medical Center where he was treated and released.
Stone harbor