Vessel was believed to be at anchor but broke free and went aground.

LOCATION: I Kualoa Regional Park, Kaneohe Bay (Heeia Kea), Oahu, Hawaii (USCG Doc. No. 1038116, Vessel Name: TOPAZ, fiberglass sailing vessel approximately 36’ ran aground on the reef in the Kualoa Regional Park, Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, Hawaii ocean waters to near Chinaman’s Hat, Oahu, Hawaii.  

DATE AND TIME OF INCIDENT: based on the best recon or info you have from all sources.  April 3, 2023 (Monday) at approximately 6:47am 

NAME OF VESSEL IF THERE IS ONE: TOPAZ (Hailing Port: Kawaihae, Hawaii) 

NARRATIVE OF THE EVENT:  a few lines of explanation as to what happened.   The approximately 36’ fiberglass sailing vessel, TOPAZ, went aground in the ocean waters off Kualoa Regional Park, Kaneohe Bay (Heeia Kea), Oahu, Hawaii (closest to Chinaman’s Hat island), and went aground on the reef. 

AGENCIES THAT RESPONDED: Police, Fire, Ocean Safety, DOCARE, USCG, salvage company called in by owner/insurance.  This entry may lead us to other sources of info.  USCG, DOBOR, DOCARE, DAR and DOH (HEER). Owner reported to the USCG at approximately 6:47am on Monday, 04/03/2023. USCG notified DOBOR of the incident at approximately 7:43am on Monday, 04/03/2023. DOBOR notified DOCARE, DAR and DOH (HEER) via email with all agencies to monitor the grounded vessel. While the State was listed on the insurance policy, Geico insurance did not recognize or have any record of any additional insured party therefore would not share any information.   There is a Geico Insurance Claim. Geico Insurance contracted Parker Marine to conduct the removal and salvage. Parker Marine has been on site since Tuesday, 04/04/2023 (daily).  Vessel is partially removed as well as large debris from the grounding site as well as nearby shoreline. Vessel removal is still ongoing due to weather in the area. 

ANYTHING ELSE NOTEWORTHY:  Complaint of debris and sunken vessel from City and County - Kualoa Regional Park and Kualoa Ranch staff, as well as neighboring homes and posts from social media (Instagram – @MyKailua). Vessel is broken up into pieces. Vessel was grounded on the reef.  Coordinates unknown.  Damage caused, unknown. Owner has not been in contact with DOBOR.  I left a message on his phone (which was sunk and in the vessel).  Reports indicate he lost everything during the grounding/sinking.  Boater is approximately 76 years old.  

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