Boaters were heading offshore between brakers and island in a 16 foot Carolina Skiff when outboard motor shut off (owner reported that outboard engine had recently been repaired).  Incoming tide was causing high waves.  First wave filled and swamped boat.  Second wave overturned boat.  The two boat occupants swam approximately 600-800 yards to beach.  Residents on island saw survivors on the beach and radioed for help to island headquarters. Island superintendent and assistant proceeded by boat to area and picked up stranded boaters who were transported back to St Catherines Island dock where they were given hot showers and warm liquids.  Boaters were picked up by Sunbury Fire Dept boat and transported to Demeries Creek - DNR Office.  Boaters were then driven to their vehicle at Kilkenny Marina.
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