On 8/14/2012, at about 3:00 pm, vessel #1, a 2004, 20' Wooldridge Sport open motorboat driven by Operator, was running east to Neah Bay after fishing out on "Blue Dot". 
 
Operator was about 12 miles offshore when he struck a wave and took green water over the bow. Operator stopped so he would not take any more water over the bow. A second wave came over the stern and swamped the boat. Operator stated the boat filled up with water and sunk in less that a minute. Both Operator and his son were wearing their PFDs when the incident occurred. 

The Operators were in the water when they were picked up by a friend who was running with them, and transported the Operators to shore. 

Damages to vessel #1 were estimated at $50,000.00.  Property damages were estimated at $10,000.00.

 
There were no injuries reported.  There was no apparent alcohol involvement.

Neah Bay                      