RedactedNarrative: On Tuesday, December 29th, 2020, at approximately 1545 hours, vessel accident FWCS20OFF022436, occurred within Florida’s state waters, approximately ¼ mile off the beach, just south of Wiggins Pass, in Collier County, Florida. The incident involved a 27ft sailing tri-hull performance cruiser (FL 8896 PU) overturning and sinking as a result of encountering a large cross wind. The entire vessel had to be salvaged. There was one occupant/operator onboard who suffered a dislocated left elbow and a broken left kneecap. 
  
  His elbow had been relocated back into place and his entire arm was fit for a cast and sling. Surgery was not required. He also had a chipped bone on his left knee cap, but he is able to walk with little to no assistance from a crutch. Upon meeting him for the interview, he appeared to be walking without any hinderance and was wearing a sling. HE stated that during the incident, he was thrown across the cockpit and into the rigging of the Bimini before going into the water. He was not sure exactly what fixed object cause the injuries. He was able to maintain consciousness until he was pulled out of the water
  