RedactedNarrative: The operator was navigating in heavy fog and rain from Block Island to his homeport in Essex. The operator was having troubles with the GPS going in and out. The operator decided to follow the coast back to Essex. The operator encountered several sailboats and got off course trying to avoid them. The Vessel struck submerged rocks at Black Rock. The operator sustained an injury to his head upon impact. The operator radioed for help and was transported to the hospital. The vessel was later recovered by a commercial assistance company at high tide that evening and hauled out. One injured.