The following boat accident occurred on July 26, 2012, at approximately 1100 hours.

The operator of Vessel I was traveling in a southeasterly direction at approximately 15 MPH when he traveled on the wrong side of a red navigational buoy and struck a rock.  The vessel became stuck on the rock and began taking on water.  The operator instructed his passengers to put on their PFDs and contacted the Coast Guard.  A passing boat stopped and brought the operator and passengers of Vessel I onboard.  Vessel I listed to the port side and nearly submerged, though a portion of the bow remained out of the water at all times.  Tow Boat US responded to retrieve Vessel I and the occupants were taken to the Coast Guard station for medical evaluation.  Passengers each sustained a couple of bruises but did not require treatment.  The damages to Vessel I amounted to $127,084.00.
Rye                           