RedactedNarrative: On September 7, 2016, at approximately 0230 hr, documented vessel Time Out, Port Canaveral, FL, arrived to the shores of Palm Beach Island, just south of the Lake Worth Inlet. As the vessel operator maneuvered the vessel close to the shore line, the vessel grounded. The vessel hull dug into the sandy bottom of the ocean floor in water less than 4 feet deep, with the bow pointed east. The vessel was unable to navigate under its own power, away from this position.
  
  On September 6, 2016, at approximately 1400 hr, A vessel left the waters of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. They were the sole occupants of the documented vessel called Time Out, hailing port,Port Canaveral, FL. According to the vessel occupants the vessel port side engine was not operational. 
  
  Operator navigated the vessel to the shore of Palm Beach, FL. They arrived at this location, in darkness, at approximately 0230 on September 7th.  The seas were rough, approximately 5-7 feet, with the wind blowing from the east. The Operator, and occupant, stated they decided to anchor the vessel close to the shoreline. Operator failed to safely navigate the vessel and grounded it, at the shoreline approximately 100 yards south of the Lake Worth Inlet, also known as the Palm Beach Inlet.
  
  The Town of Palm Beach Police department responded to a report of this grounded vessel at approximately 0300 hr. Operator was arrested and charged with Boating Under the Influence. I, Officer, of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, arrived to the scene at approximately 0900 hr. Throughout the day, I received statements from occupant and Operator. Efforts to coordinate the removal of the vessel were initiated on this day, September 7th. 
  
  Upon reviewing the facts in this case, I concluded this boating accident was a result of Operator's inability to effectively operate his vessel due to his alcohol use, one engine failing, and the weather.