Vessel with 6 passengers, 3 adults and 3 children ran aground and struck dock.  Vessel left restaurant in Garfield Bay on the west side of Lake Pend Oreille inrout to Hope Boat Basin on the east side of Lake Pend Oreille.  The vessel operator was using a handheld GPS to navigate.  There was no moon, inclement weather and very few lights on shore.  Vessel ran aground between 15-17 mph and struck the dock.
Sagle                         