[Capt. Debbie]

The Jetty has been there for eternity (relatively speaking). I have NEVER boated out of Barnegat Inlet, but know it's there. Like Morgan Creek's wall.

Since it was foggy, should have been running slow anyway.

My guess is some small decision, since he likely was well aware of the wall. That's a rookie mistake. And this guy was not a rookie ( assuming he was the one at the wheel).

Probably misjudged how far he was out, and hit the autopilot to head off to some grounds before he rounded the approach light at the end of the submerged jetty. A small mistake with big consequences. Luckily everyone was OK- except the boat.

Of course no one is talking from the crew. Can you say insurance adjuster. See what passengers knew (if anything).


I hope they found out what happened. I will be teaching that at my Boating Safety courses if it's noteworthy.