RedactedNarrative: The operator and passenger were transiting back to their yacht club after spending about an hour at a bar/restaurant in the City Point area. The vessel was traveling approximately 38 knots when it struck an anchorage buoy located outside the West haven/New Haven channel. 
  
  Both occupants were ejected. The passenger was able to the  locate the operator but was unable to get him back in the boat. He tied a line loosely around him and climbed onto the boat and radioed for help. The operator died due to blunt impact injuries of torso with fractures and visceral injuries. 
  
  The operator's BAC was 0.19. The passenger was treated for a large laceration on his right leg and additional minor injuries. The vessel was totaled. Cause of accident was improper lookout.