RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated to the effect of:  We were heading back in from striper fishing due to the fog rolling in.  I took the north cut of the Little Egg Inlet.  I was off by maybe a couple of feet and struck a sand bar.  
  
  Witness #1 concurred with operator #1 statement
  
  Investigation at the scene revealed Vessel #1 was heading west through the north cut of the Little Egg Inlet (It should be noted this area is not a marked channel and is used only by people with local knowledge). Due to the fog and rough seas operator #1 lost his bearing and struck a sand bar.  Operator #1 attempted to free the vessel from the sand bar which was met with negative results.  USCG Barnegat Light, Tow Boat US, and NJSP Point Pleasant Station responded to the area.  Tow Boat US was able to remove both subjects from the vessel and the vessel remained on the sand bar.  They were then transported to Beach Haven Yacht Club where they were evaluated by Beach Haven First Aid. 
  
   Both refused medical treatment and departed the scene without incident.  The vessel #1 sustained damage to the keel and engine.  Attempts were made to remove the vessel in the following morning, which was met with negative results due to weather conditions ( it should be noted the owner never deployed his anchor).  Sunday night, due to strong winds and tidal change, the vessel re-floated and drifted south in the Atlantic Ocean.  At some point the vessel capsized and came to a final rest on Brigantine Beach in the area of 38th Street.  The owner of the vessel was contacted and removed the vessel from the beach. The vessel sustained catastrophic damage and was totaled.
  