Vessel #1 was on engine power, sails down, when they had engine failure and due to very heavy surf, the boat pushed onto rocks on shore.  There were several attemps from tow boat US and Sheriff boat to hold sailboat off the rocks, but due to heavy surf, the line broke.  Vessel then grounded.  This accident report is connected to report number: 2011-0096 (the tow boat accident).
South Haven Township          