Occupant stated that he and owner/operator of the boat were leaving New Harbor, Block Island with the sails down.  the boat was being powered by the aux. motor.   Occupant stated that strong winds picked up in the channel and that the boat motor  was not strong enough to sustain the conditions.  The boat ran aground along a stone jetty.  Both victims were able to exit the boat w/o incident and no injuries.  Due to heavy winds and heavy sea conditions, the boat was totally destroyed.
New Shoreham                  