RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 1992, 36’ Catalina 36 Tall Rig Auxiliary Sailboat w/1 Universal Inboard Diesel Engine – 30 HP
  
  On 07/02/2018, at about 12:30 p.m., this vessel was cruising in Echo Bay near Sucia Island and Ewing Cove SE located near Friday Harbor, WA in San Juan county.
  
  According to Law Enforcement this vessel had just left his anchored position in Echo Bay.  While exiting the Northern exit from Echo Bay, the keel of his vessel, being powered by the motor, struck a submerged rock which was not on his chart.
  
  The impact caused severe damage to the keel of the vessel in which the vessel started taking on water.  The impact further threw the passengers forward.  One of the passengers was thrown forward in the cabin.  She struck her head resulting in a puncture wound.  She also complained of chest pains.
  
  The USCG launched a helicopter.  It was determined that victim needed to be transported to a hospital.  She was flown to St. Josephs Hospital in Bellingham, WA.  She sustained a fractured sternum, three fractured vertebras in her neck and a puncture wound in her leg.  She remained in the hospital for several days.
  
  Operator told Officers that at the time of the accident he was using an older electronic navigation chart.  He stated the information regarding that particular hazard may not have been updated on his chart plotter.  Officers indicate that the hazard has been charted on more up-to-date charts.  
  
  1 Injury / 0 Fatalities		
  No Apparent Alcohol/Drug Involvement 
  Vessel Damage Estimated at $40,000  
  The Operator was Wearing a PFD / The Injured Occupant was not wearing a PFD
  The Operator did not have a Mandatory Boater Education Card – Exempt by Age
  