Vessel - 1991, 20' Bayliner Trophy Fiberglass Open Motorboat w/150 HP Mercury Outboard Motor 

On 06/02/2013, at about 10:00 am, the vessel described above was drifting about 1.5 miles west of Makah Bay, Neah Bay, WA as the owner/operator was recreational fishing.  The vessel was drifting in the Pacific Ocean about 1.5 miles West of Spike Rock.  As the vessel was drifting, with its nose facing the swells, it encountered a large rouge wave that turned the vessel broad side to the direction of the swells.  A second large rouge wave broke on the vessel, rolled it, and knocked the 4 people aboard into the water.  Passenger, \ retrieved PFDs from the overturned vessel.  Once in the water, two passengers were able to put on PFDs, one passenger used a Type IV throw able, and the other passenger used a fender.  All 4 were rescued about 2 hours later by a Good Samaritan. 

There were 2 injuries. 
No fatalities. 
No apparent alcohol use was indicated. 
The vessel was a total loss.  Value estimated at $12,000. 
No one on board was wearing a PFD prior to the accident.  Once in the water, two passengers were able to put on PFDs, one passenger used a Type IV throw able, and the other passenger used a fender. 
The operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card (exempt by age). 
There was no Rules of the Road Violation
Neah Bay