On 09/09/09 at approximately 1800 hours subject 1 and subject 2 were in the west passage of Narragansett bay headed to Dutch to go crab fishing.  there were strong winds from the northeast gusting to 22kts and seas from 2 to 3 feet.  Sunset was approaching and there was low tide at Conanicut point.  subject 1 was at the wheel and stated that as he approached the island a strong NE wind blew his bow away from the beach.  At approximately 30' from shore as subject 1 tried to land his boat, strong winds continued to blow his bow away from the beach.  subject 1 stated that as he began to back away, waves started crashing over the transom.  The vessel filled with water and subsequently capsized throwing both victims into the water at approximately 10' from shore.  They were able to walk to the beach on the island and then yell for help at a passing boat.  The operator in the passing boat contacted the USCG/Castle Hill.  A water-bourne rescue was not viable due to the location of the victims so USCG provided a helicopter rescue.  Both victims were unharmed.
Jamestown                     