RedactedNarrative: Vessel - 1989 27' Fiberglass Seasport Cabin Motorboat 
  
  On 05/31/2014, at about 2:18 p.m., this vessel was cruising Harney Channel near Point Hudson. While operating the vessel, Operator became distracted and ran the vessel aground on some submerged rocks off of Point Hudson on Shaw Island. Operator struck the wheel with his face and slammed into the dashboard. 
  
  He grabbed his emergency radio and a PFD and went over the side of the vessel then swam to shore calling for help on the radio. San Juan Fire Boat, San Juan County Sheriff's Boat, and Vessel Assist responded. Vessel Assist secured the boat to shore to keep it from rolling over with the tide going out and prepared to re-float it. 
  
  EMTs from the Fire Boat worked on Operator, who was transported on the Sheriff's boat to Peace Health Hospital in Friday Harbor . Operator was determined to have a broken nose, minor facial injuries, cuts to his right leg and mild shock. Doctors also indicated that with Operator's health history, there could have been other medical issues as well, but this could not be verified. Operator was treated and released. 
  
  NOTE: Law Enforcement reported that Operator had been cited for Negligent Boating and, at the advice of his attorney, had declined to complete a BAR (BAR completed by Law Enforcement). 
  
  1 Injury / 0 Fatalities 
  There was alcohol involvement. 
  Vessel damage estimated at $50,000. 
  The Operator was not wearing a PFD at the time of incident but was wearing one as a result of the incident. 
  The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card - Exempt by age.