On 06/15/2013 at approximately 10:10 am, the operator and two occupants of Vessel 1 (V1) were engaged in saltwater fishing approximately 2 miles east of Neptune Beach Florida in the Atlantic Ocean.  The operator of V1 observed the deck of V1 filling with water.  V1 bilge pumps were not operable.  V1 filled with water causing it to capsize.  Prior to capsizing, the operator of V1 and the two occupants put on personal flotation devices (PFD).  An emergency VHF radio call was made to Sea Tow for assistance.  The occupants and operator left V1 and entered the water when V1 capsized.  The PFD worn by the operator slipped off as he entered the water.  The operator was able to take possession of a floating fender to stay afloat.  Operator and occupants were in the water for approximately one hour before being rescued.  USCG personnel picked up the operator and occupants and returned them to shore.  No injuries were reported and medical treatment was not requested.  V1 washed ashore in the 1500 block of Beach Avenue in Atlantic Beach Florida.  Sea Tow made arrangements for removal of V1 from the shoreline.
NEPTUNE BEACH