RedactedNarrative: On june 10, 2015, operator had launched his 18'coastal skiff from a private landing at the end of cannon street in newport.  Operator proceeded to the emerald isle area where he picked up a couple of clients to take fishing.  At approximately 13:30 hrs, operator returned his clients back to shore in the emerald isle area, then proceeded north on the icw while heading back to the landing he had launched from.  Operator was traveling at approximately 20 mph in the center of bogue sound near wood island when he noticed a small piece of paper causing a blockage in his live well.  
   
  Operator stepped to the right side of his center console and let go of the steering wheel in an effort to remove the blockage.  While still traveling at approximately 20 mph, the boat made a sharp left turn causing operator to be thrown from the boat over the starboard gunwale.  Note that operator was not wearing a pfd.  The boat then proceeded to operate unmanned in a counter clockwise circle a short distance from operator.  Operator then swam to the circling boat in an effort to re-board the moving vessel.  Operator grabbed on to the rear portion of the starboard gunwale.  He then attempted to pull himself back into his boat, but was overcome by the movement of the boat.  Operator lost his grip and went feet first under the boat where he was struck by the boat's moving propeller.  As a result, operator received a small cut to the top of his left foot, and three deep cuts approximately four inches long to his right lower leg and outermost portion of his knee.  Note that the cut to the knee severed several tendons and ligaments.  After the boat motor made contact with operator, it shut off.  Operator was then able to re-board his vessel, then transport himself back to the landing.  Ems was dispatched and operator was transported to carteret general hospital.  Operator received multiple stitches and underwent surgery for the knee injury.  
  
  Note:  as of 6/16/15 at 10:00 hrs, operator was in raleigh hospital due to an infection he had contacted.
   