RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 1966, 36’ Challenger Offshore Auxiliary Sailboat w/1 Gasoline Inboard Engine – Manufacturer/HP Unknown
  
  On 01/03/2020, at about 02:40 p.m., this vessel was cruising in the Pacific Ocean about 1 nautical mile offshore near Long Beach, WA in Pacific county.
  
  According to the Operator, he was cruising under sail when a mast broke making the sail inoperable.  The single backup engine would not start, failing to operate.  Wave height at the time of incident was reported to be 12-20 feet.  There were no others on board.   
  
  He was removed from the vessel by USCG helicopter.  Due to the sea state at the time he was removed from the vessel, USCG was unable to tow the vessel.   The vessel washed ashore several days later as a result of storm and being adrift.
  
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
  Alcohol Involvement Unknown
  Vessel was a Total Loss with an Estimated Value $65,000
  Operator PFD Wear Unknown
  Operator Did Not Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  