RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was traveling west bound down river, on Wheeler Lake. Driver 1 stated, he was traveling directly into the sun and was unable to see directly in front of his vessel. Driver 1 says since he was unable to see directly in front he began to look to the side to see if he could locate a channel marker bouy. After he was unable to see because of the blinding sun he then began to look at his navigational display on the dash. During this time that Driver 1 was attempting to regain his course, vessel 1 drifted off course and towards a large boulder at the bottom of a solid rock bluff.
  
   Vessel 1 struck a large boulder with the starboard (right) front side at area of impact. After impact Driver 1 was uncertain if the hull of the vessel had been compromised and was uncertain if it was taking on enough water to sink. Driver 1 then steered Vessel 1 left toward the south bank and intentionally ran Vessel 1 aground. Both of the uninjured passengers listed were not on scene at the time of State Troopers arrival.  J''s Landing from Muscle Shoals was contacted by the vessel owner (Driver 1). J''s Landing arrived on scene and took charge of the vessel recovery. Driver 1 also stated that he has attended the US Coast Guard Captains course for educational purposes but never received certification.
  