RedactedNarrative: V1 was traveling westbound into the Ponce Inlet. V1 struck the sandbar on the North side of the Inlet. V1 remained stuck on the sand bar until Operator called Sea Tow on 5/29/14. V1 suffered approximately 150,000 dollars in damage. The sea Tow bill was an additional 15,000 dollars. No injuries were reported and Operator could not provide any passenger information. He advised me that he is familiar with this water way, however he was traveling approximately 16 knots. This is a unsafe speed at night for such a large vessel and such a narrow inlet. 
  I issued him citation for violation of Nav Rule 6.