SYNOPSIS
On 05/04/2013 at approximately 1:00 Am, V1 a 1975, fiberglass 41 foot Morgan sail boat, was traveling at an approximate North West direction in the Atlantic Ocean approximately 5 miles off the coast of Florida. V1 was being operated utilizing its engine in rough seas when it was struck by a large wave. The wave caused an occupant to be thrown from his bunk which resulted in the occupant receiving a head injury. V1 took on water from the waves coming over its deck which caused electrical and engine failure. V1's operator notified the USCG of their situation and was able to maintain a westerly heading utilize the current and wind to ground V1 on the beach at Canaveral National Sea Shore. The injured occupant was picked up by USCG in a helicopter and flown to Halifax Health Center in Daytona Beach where he was treated and released with minor injuries.
Occupant (V1) had laceration to the back of head received 4 staples at Halifax Health Center, sore back and neck.
NEW SMYRNA BEACH