RedactedNarrative: While on a recreational cruise, on June 13, 2015 at approximately 1610 hours, an 17’ Polar Craft (herein referred to as V1) encountered a Sea Tow Vessel attempting to remove a grounded vessel from a sand bar. V1 was being operated by its owner. Onboard were six passengers consisting of four adults and two juveniles. Operator drove V1 between the Sea Tow Vessel and the grounded vessel causing V1 to be struck by the tow line. The tow line struck V1’s bimini top causing Operator to be pushed toward the stern. Operator received a laceration to his tongue and none of the passengers onboard V1 were injured. Based on all of the evidence gathered to date Operator violated several Navigation Rules. Operator was issued a Written Warning for Careless Operation F.S. 327.33(3)(b)