RedactedNarrative: On August 11, 2018, while on general patrol on Lake Mead when I found a sailboat that had been missing since the day before.  It was operated by the owner who was last seen leaving Callville Bay Marina the day before.  When I beached my vessel and got to the sailboat, there was no sign of anyone.  I called out Victim''s name multiple times with no response.  The boat still had sails fully unfurled and the skeg was still in the down position.  It was laying on its port side, washed up on the beach near Lover''s Cove.
  
       Later on, it was noticed that the boom was still in a fixed position which would not allow the mast to freely swing in the wind.  There were also 2, empty beer cans found on the vessel.  Victim was a recovering alcoholic and had been sober for almost a year.  NPS confirmed that Victim had purchased the 2 beers before setting sail.  
  
       It is believed that Victim became intoxicated. It is also believed that after leaving the protection of the marina, the boat was hit broadside by a powerful gust of wind.  Due to the boom still being rigged in place, it is very likely that the boat listed hard to one side, potentially throwing Victim into the water. Based on the design of the boat, the heavy skeg, which was in the down position when found, would have caused the boat to right it as it was designed to do.  This along with no ladder being set up, strong winds and potential intoxication would have made it extremely difficult to get back in the vessel.
  
       After retrieving the vessel, life jackets were found on board still in their storage bag.  It was also learned from the family that Victim hardly ever wore a life jacket while he was out.  As of the writing of this report, Victim has still not been located.  National Park Service is continuing the search.