RedactedNarrative: The USCG boarded the 22 foot vessel for a compliance check. While on board the USCG did an inspection and as the officer was explaining the violations noticed that the operator was not controlling his vessel and steering off course. The voyage was terminated by the Coast Guard and remained on board until the vessel was moored safely due to the Coast Guard boat not being able to fit under the bridge. The operator was still controlling his vessel looking for a place to get fuel when the officer noticed a paddle boarder about 10 feet off the starboard bow, crossing the bow. The officer reached over the operator and grabbed the controls and put the vessel in reverse. The paddle boarder was struck and tossed into the water causing her to lose her sunglasses. The victim had sustained a small scrape that did not bleed and damage to the paddle board when it hit the keel of the vessel. The victim refused medical attention. The officer helped the paddle boarder onto the vessel and brought her to her residence.