RedactedNarrative: Operator stated he was traveling from Milwaukee to Racine about one mile off shore in 50 feet of water at about 24 mph when he felt an impact.   Operator stated the passenger saw a piece of the boat break away.  Operator stated he stopped to determine what happened and saw water flood the deck.  Operator stated he called 911 and a mayday on marine channel 16 and deployed aerial flares.  Operator stated he then drove full throttle towards shore and beached the boat. There were no reported injuries from the Operator or the Passenger. 
  
  It should be noted this incident occurred on 05/24/2018, the USCG responded to this incident.  The Racine County Marine Patrol and the WDNR were not notified of the incident until the Operator submitted a report to the WDNR Madison office, which was received on 6/7/2018.