Vessel #1 (V1) - 2006, 18' Fiberglass Trophy Open Motorboat powered by 115 HP Mercury Outboard Engine

On 06/10/2013, at about 10:00 p.m., V1 was cruising in the Guemes Channel located in Skagit County WA.  The operator was on his way back to Bellingham when V1 struck an object, believed to be a piling, on the East side of Guemes Island.
 
A Whatcom County Sheriff's Deputy responded to V1, that was involved in a crash at the above location.  The vessel came into Hilton Harbor in Bellingham.  The crash occurred in Skagit County.  Operator  reported damages of $2,000 or more on the BAR.  No other damage amount was indicated on the report.
 
One injury / No fatalities
No apparent alcohol involvement
Damage reported as $2,000 or more
The operator was wearing a PFD
The operator did not have the mandatory Boater Education Card
No Rules of the Road Violation
Bellingham