RedactedNarrative: On September 12th, 2015, subject reported a boating incident that occurred on September 6th, 2015. Operator stated that he was operating his vessel (V01: CORRECT CRAFT / 1995 / 17 Ft / OFF WHITE / GA6306MF )  and pulling a skier when he ran aground in Blue Ridge Lake. He stated that he was headed in a westward direction around 18:00 p.m. He said that the sun was in his eyes and he did not see the muddy water which signified a shallow area. He stated that nobody got hurt in the incident. The vessel came to an abrupt stop and he had to get other boats to pull his vessel free. The location of the incident was between markers 3 and 4. Operator said that he could see a poured concrete block, that was likely used to anchor buoys, from where his boat run aground. Operator showed me pictures of the concrete block and the damage to the struts and propeller. The pictures showed the metal struts bent to one side, the propeller blades bent, and the propeller shaft bent out of alignment. Operator also stated that the rudder was damaged. Operator said that he is having the boat fixed at a boat repair shop on Blue Ridge Drive between McCaysville and Blue Ridge. End of report.
   