V1 was sailing south from Fernandina Georgia to St. Augustine Florida under sail. D1 stated that the auto pilot stopped working. While attempting to reboot the system he got close to the North Shoal of the St. Augustine Inlet. A wave pushed V1 onto the sandbar where the rudder was damaged making steering difficult and making a breach in the hull. V1 changed course to the southeast and dewatering pumps were utilized with little success. The operator and two passengers were removed from the vessel. The vessel's anchor was set and sank to the southeast of St. Augustine Inlet.
Offshore St. Augustine Inlet
VILLANO BEACH                 