RedactedNarrative: Operator stated he was cruising west towards Glen Island at approx. 40 knots and took the green buoy to the wrong side of his vessel, striking Spindle Rock. 
  
  Operator states his vessel was not hard aground but began taking on water. Multiple distress calls were transmitted over VHF 16 and 911 regarding the incident, NRPD Marine 1, FDNY Marine 4 and US Tow Boat to assist. US Tow Boat set up a pump to remove water. Operator believes substantial damage was incurred to his vessel keel and out-drive struck Spindle Rock. Vessel  was towed to Minneford Marina in City Island, Bronx NY. No injuries reported.