V-1 and occupants encountered rough seas on the N.W. side of Coconut Point at Sebastian Inlet which were caused by a strong south wind of approximately 15 miles per hour. While underway at a speed estimated by the operator of approximately 10 miles per hour, V-1 took a wave over the bow and the operator pulled back the throttle causing V-1 to change attitude, going from a bow up position to bow down. This action in addition to the added weight forward (285 pound occupant) caused additional waves to come over the bow of V-1 which entirely flooded the hull causing the vessel to eventually capsize. V-1 occupants entered the water and ere eventually rescued by a Good Samaritan on board a vessel. No injuries were reported.
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