RedactedNarrative: On August 28, 2016 our office received a boating accident report from subject who reported that on August 28,2016 at 2:30 pm he struck a submerged rock (grounding) while cruising at Brenton Reef, Newport. Brenton Reef is a known hazard and is clearly marked with navigation aides. He reported $5000.00 damage to his vessel's hull and outdrive and he had to be towed back to port. No injuries were reported.