RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 2005, 16’ Home Made Rowboat w/Sail & Oars – No Engine
  
  On 02/27/2017, at about 03:30 p.m., this vessel was rowing/paddling in Elliott Bay located near Seattle, WA in King county.
  
  According to Subject, he was rowing toward the West Channel when the wind started gusting at about 30 knots.  He was unable to row against the wind and it was pushing him toward the shore.  He anchored the vessel about 100 feet from shore. 
  
  While at anchor, two barges, that were tied together, slipped their moorages and were blown to his position.  He couldn't hear them coming and he became trapped between the hulls of the barges.  
  
  One barge hit his vessel.  The other barge grounded just before going over him.  Subject complained of lower back pain.  He thought he may have also injured his head as he has not been thinking clearly since the incident.  
  
  1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
  No Alcohol Involvement
  Vessel Damage Estimated at $5,000.  
  The Operator was wearing a PFD
  The Operator did not have a Boater Education Card
  
  NOTE:  This report was received by State Parks Boating Program and forwarded to Seattle Police Department.  The two barges involved in this incident were Commercial Vessels.  No accident reports were submitted.