Vessel 1 was northbound on the ICW. They came to an idle speed when they were in the Devil's Elbow slow speed zone. When Vessel 1 was coming back up to cruising speed the operator and occupant were watching Tow Boat U.S. assist another vessel behind them. The vessel then went to the west of the channel and ran aground on a shoal just west of Marker 66. 

The operator was uninjured, but occupant had a small laceration on his forehead. The laceration required stitches, but all medical treatment was refused. Tow Boat U.S. removed Vessel 1 from the shoal. Vessel 1 did not sustain any damage. 

OPerator was cited for Violation of a Navigation Rule Number 5(Impoper Look Out) Resulting in an Accident. ; Occupant was seated on the port side of the vessel. When the vessel ran aground his head struck the console in front of him. Occupant had laceration on the left side of his forehead that was approximately 2 to 3 inches in length. Occupant refused medical treatment several times.
CRESCENT BEACH                