On 1/17/2023, at approximately 2000, vessel identified as a white/blue 1981 30-foot Halmatic LTD Sailboat came to close to shore and grounded on the south shoal at St. Augustine inlet due to not utilizing any navigational devices or proper lookout. I interviewed the captain who informed me the vessel was heading east out of the inlet using sail. The operator attempted to steer the vessel out of the inlet, however between the wind out of the Northeast and waves he ended up on the south end of the inlet over a shoal. The vessel grounded and became disabled due to the depth. OP1 hailed St. Johns Fire Rescue and they were on scene in approximately 10 minutes.  Due to the waves rocking the boat back and forth the mast broke and fell into the water.
INLET ST. AUGUSTINE - ICW
VILLANO BEACH                 