RedactedNarrative: The operators of V1, a 60' sailing vessel, were unable to set anchor west of Boot Key, Monroe County, Florida. V1 drifted into the 7 Mile Bridge resulting in a broken mizzenmast.
  
  According to Operator1's statement, he and occupant arrived outside of Boot Key at approximately 0230 hours and attempted to set anchor. They put the sails down and waited for the anchors to set, but they never took hold. When they realized they were going to drift into the bridge, Operator1 went into the engine room to try and prime the motor. Not able to get the motor to start, they radioed for assistance. Operator1 advised the current was fast at the time and they quickly drifted into the bridge stern first. The rear mast got wedged into a joint on the bridge which kept them from going under the bridge. They then deployed the life raft and waited for help. Coast Guard towed the boat from the bow and pulled them out.