RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 2006, 46’ 11” Beneteau Oceanis 473 Auxiliary Sailboat w/1 Yanmar Inboard Diesel Engine – 72 HP
  
  On 07/15/2018, at about 04:45 p.m., this vessel, operated by Operator, was cruising in Harro Strait toward Charles Point – Stewart Island located near Friday Harbor, WA in San Juan county.
  
  The operator told officers that he and his 3 passengers had started their journey from Port Townsend at about 10:45 that morning.  They were traveling northbound around the NW side of Stewart Island.  They had just come around Turn Point heading NE into Boundary Pass.  The vessel’s chart plotter and depth finder were both activated as well as Operator’s cell phone chart plotter.
  
  Operator indicated he was traveling about 5 knots when they struck a submerged rock with the keel of his vessel.  The impact caused an immediate stop which threw all persons forward.  Both Occupant1 and Occupant2 sustained injuries.  
  
  Occupant1 reported that just before the impact he was near the bow of the boat.  He stated that he saw a rock about 6 feet wide that looked to be about 10 feet below the water surface directly ahead of them.  He turned and attempted to yell “Danger” to Operator.  He said at that moment the boat struck the rock and he was thrown backwards towards the bow of the boat.  As a result, he sustained 3 lacerations to the back of his head.
  
  Occupant2 reported that she was at the stern of the boat.  She said that she felt the boat come to a sudden stop and was thrown forwards causing her to strike a steering wheel and then a table.  She was taken to Peace Health Hospital in Friday Harbor then flown to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.  She suffered a broken jaw and a broken elbow.
  
  Law Enforcement spoke with USCG Officers who had responded to the scene.  According to them, there were no signs of alcohol use or impairment at the time of the incident.
  
  San Juan County Sheriff’s staff reported that based on the totality of circumstances, it is believed that Operator had not used all of the navigational aids as proficiently as required.  It did not appear that any negligence or recklessness has occurred.  
  
  2 Injuries / 0 Fatalities	
  No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
  Estimated Vessel Damage $69,873
  Neither the Operator or Occupants were wearing a PFD
  The Operator had a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  