This single vessel accident with no injuries (one operator and two occupants) occurred on 05/14/11 at approximately 1100 hours on the L-39 Canal, approximately 1 mile northwest of the Loxahatchee boat ramp, in the Everglades Management Area (Area 2A).  V-1 was heading northwest on the canal.  The operator stated that he was trying to turn to starboard to avoid a wake.  Water entered on the starboard side near the stern and swamped V-1.  V-1 sank.  The operator and occupants swam to shore.
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