RedactedNarrative: Operator of Watercraft #1 reported that he was operating near Red Sucker Island when the steering wheel locked up. He was unable to turn the wheel, causing him to ground the boat on the island. He was able to throttle back the motor and brace for the impact of the crash. The operator was the only occupant on the watercraft and was uninjured. He was assisted from the scene by a fisherman who witnessed the accident. The operator was not wearing a life jacket although there were life jackets on board. No alcohol use was reported, nor was there any evidence of it. The watercraft suffered some damage to the hull and the lower unit of the motor.