Whle heading in southwest direction with large waves on their starboard side, Operator of Vsl #1 said that the waves began washing over the side of the boat.  As they tried bailing out water, the water coninued to rise to a point where the engine stalled and the boat capisized with 6 people on board.  Everyone was wearing PFDs.  A passing boater assisted in getting them out of the water and called Macomb County Sheriff office on her marine radio.  All persons on board were accounted for and no one suffered injuries.  All persons were transported to station #4 by the complainant.  Then were taken to Ballard launch were their trip originated.
Harrison Township             