RedactedNarrative: Two subjects were cruising in a catamaran just west of Aripeka when the operator attempted to travel directly to Hernando Beach from the Aripeka channel entrance marker.  The operator headed into a shallow, rocky area where he struck a rock and grounded the vessel.  The vessel took on water and was eventually recovered the following day and towed to Hernando Beach Marina.  Neither of the two subjects aboard were injured.