The Operator of Vessel 1, with four persons on board, was returning to Pymatuning State Park Campground from Jamestown, heading north up the lake passing Stocker's Island when Vessel 1 encountered high winds and waves from an incoming storm moving into the area (heading south).  Vessel 1 took a wave over the starboard bow, partially swamping Vessel 1 and partially filling it with water.  The wave also caused Vessel 1 to turn broadside to the oncoming waves, and resulting in another wave over the port side of Vessel 1.  The water swamping Vessel 1 caused it to capsize, sending all four parties aboard into the water.  None of the Occupants were wearing a personal flotation device at the time of the incident and none of them were able to reach or don them during the incident.  Another boater in the area attempted to assist, but was unable to reach the individuals in the water due to the weather conditions.  A second vessel successfully assisted those in the water aboard their vessel and transported them to a fire department vessel that was also responding to the incident.  All parties were returned to shore safely; one of the Occupants was then transported to a local hospital to be treated for a fishing lure stuck in his arm during the incident events.  Vessel 1 was later recovered and towed to the campground.
Andover                       