Vessel #1 was traveling S/B at approximately 20 Knots in Somers Bay when the vessel encountered choppy seas, caused by gusting winds.  As the vessel rolled to windward the operator lost his balance and control of the Tiller.  As a result the tiller went hard over sending the vessel circling and ejecting  the operator.  Despite fracturing his leg, the operator swam to the marsh and awaited assistance.  

After the accident occurred, subject observed the unmaned vessel circling and proceeded to the Scene.  subject stated that he saw operator one  lying in the marsh  and immediately upon his arrival knew that operator # 1 was suffering from a serious leg injury. subject contacted Brigantine EMS and transported operator #1 to shore.

subject then returned to scene and secured vessel #1.
Brigantine City               