RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 1977, 28’ Columbia 8.7 Sloop Auxiliary Sailboat w/12 hp Yanmar Inboard Engine
  
  According to Law Enforcement, on this date and time, this vessel was cruising/being towed on the Snohomish River located near Everett, WA in Snohomish county.
   
  The vessel was being towed east of the Snohomish River.  While passing under the southbound lanes of SR 529, the top of the mast struck the bridge.  The sailboat heeled back and the mast slipped under the bridge getting stuck between two low points.  
   
  The tow operator, Blake Berry/Puget Sound Tow, accelerated and pulled the sailboat forward.  The mast struck a second time damaging the mast and rigging.  The boat heeled back again and the transom submerged partially swamping the vessel.  The mast slipped under again and the boat righted itself.
   
  NOTE:  There was no damage reported to the Towing Vessel  - No BAR submitted.
   
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
  There was no apparent alcohol involvement
  The vessel was considered a Total Loss with an estimated value of $5,000
  The Operator was not wearing a PFD
  The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card
  