RedactedNarrative: On 04/23/2022, at approximately 1130 hours, V1 was recreationally cruising south bound approaching Pinellas Point. Upon attempting to make a right-hand turn, the vessel caught a chine of a wave and hooked the vessel to the right violently. All four occupants were ejected from the vessel and the vessel continued under power, unoccupied, until it reach the sea wall just south of the Dick Misener Bridge resulting in vessel damage and injuries requiring EMS. 
  On 04/23/2022, at approximately 1130 hours, V1 (30’ Spectre), operated by OP1, was cruising south bound headed towards the skyway bridge at Pinellas Point at an estimated speed of 45 mph. Conditions were clear with rough chop, 3’-4’ waves. The vessel was also occupied by three other occupants.
  Accident:
  As the vessel was making a right-hand turn, it came off a wave and the vessel went airborne. While the vessel was in the air, the bow of the vessel hit another wave and pinched the starboard bow down causing the vessel to hook to the right violently. The vessel pinched and rolled to the right, causing all four occupants to be ejected to the port side of the vessel. The vessel took a right turn and continued under power, unoccupied, towards the Dick Misener bridge. The operator of the vessel stated that he was wearing the kill switch before he was ejected but it was no longer attached to him once he hit the water. The vessel came to a stop just south of the Dick Misener bridge up on the sea wall. V1 sustained significant damage to the bow, motors, and to the fiberglass on the bottom of the Hull. The starboard bow sustained multiple punctures and gashes in the fiberglass as well as the bow (See photos). Total damages were estimated to be over $50,000. Every occupant was picked up by Coast Guard and brought to Terra Verde marina where they were treated by EMS. 
  OP1 and the other occupants were rescued by another vessel that was with them before they were transferred to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) vessel and transported to Terra Verde marina. Upon my arrival, I took multiple photos of the damaged vessel while Lieutenant went to Terra Verde to interview all the occupants (written statements attached). 
  Conclusion: Malfunction of the kill switch on the vessel was a leading cause of the vessel accident. There were no serious injuries sustained at this time and the vessel was towed back to Maximo boat ramp by Tow boat USA.
  