While entering St. Augustine Inlet V1 was unable to overcome 20-25mph winds and maintain course in the inlet channel. V1 off tracked due to  the strong winds from the north side of the inlet channel to the sand shoal on the south side of the inlet. V1 was powered by a 40hp diesel engine which was in use at the time V1 became grounded on the south inlet shoal. The keel of V1 separated from the hull from contacting the shoal. V1 became unstable from the combination of the missing keel and rough surf on the shoal. V1 capsized in the surf. The operator and passenger of V1 abandoned the vessel were rescued by St. Johns Co. Marine Rescue personnel. Neither passenger or operator were injured.V1 came to rest on St. Augustine Beach at Anastasia State Park and was recovered by salvage company. V1 was a total loss.
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