On May 26, 2013, Operator was attempting to repair a broken steering cable on his vessel in a cove on Allatoona Lake.  Operator affixed his anchor rope to the rear starboard side cleat of his vessel.  As Operator was attempting to repair the steering cable near the rear, large waves from passing yachts flooded Operator vessel causing it to sink.  The improper anchoring to the rear of the vessel caused the bow to be pushed away from the approaching waves.  This and the added weight of Operator in the rear of the vessel allowed water to enter the vessel from the rear, causing the capsizing.  Operator is currently making attempts to have the vessel removed from Allatoona Lake.
CARTERSVILLE