RedactedNarrative: On July 19, 2016 at 7:00 pm a crew member aboard a 30’ auxiliary sailboat (RI 3134 AY) was transported to RI Hospital for a head injury from being struck in the head by the boom. The accident occurred off of Bristol, Narragansett Bay. The sailboat was participating in a local race organized by the Barrington Yacht Club. Officer interviewed the vessel operator. The injured party was identified. Operator stated a steering cable broke and they were lowering the sails to gain control of the vessel when Victim was struck in the head. A citation was issued as the vessel’s registration had expired.