RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 1974, 37' Home-Made Cement Sailboat 
  
  On 05/03/2018, at about 1:00 p.m., this vessel, owned and operated by subject, was sailing in Sinclair Inlet North of Ross Point, located near Port Orchard in Kitsap county WA.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, on this date and time, they observed this vessel on its side on tideland during low tide.  There was nobody on board the vessel.  It appeared that the vessel had run aground.  As the tide came in, the vessel took on water and stayed on the bottom, eventually sinking below tide level.  
  
  The owner of the vessel contacted the US Coast Guard.  He stated that he was sailing when he ran aground.  He got onto his dingy abandoning the vessel.  He made no attempt to notify Law Enforcement or anyone else.  He figured it would rise with the tide and was not aware it sank.  
  
  As of 05/06/2018, he has not contacted Law Enforcement and the vessel is still sunk.  No engines or fuel were reported to be on the vessel.
  
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
  Alcohol/Drug Involvement is Unknown
  Vessel was a Total Loss with an Estimated Value of $5,000
  Operator PFD Wear is Unknown
  The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card
  