V1 southbound in destin pass near opening to gulf of mexico. Active water with two foot rolling seas and outgoing tidal current created hazard to operator. Attempted reciprocal turn to north. V1 swamped with two waves over bow. 
Operator interviewed with occupants.

operator stated the conditions were too rough at destin pass to continue. Operator attempted to turn in choppy waters. Initial bow wave filled the vessel and then a second caused the vessel to founder. Occupants entered the water. Two children onboard were wearing age appropriate pfds. All occupants climbed to safety onto the west jetty.

Items recovered indicated the vessel had the proper safety equipment onboard. I could not inspect the type iv throwable, fire extinguisher, nor sound producing device.

Operator was issued two boating safety warnings. One for careless operation of a vessel and operating vessel with expired registration.

Friday, 8/2/13, the vessel was found 50yds from henderson beach, destin, fl. Recovered by seatow.
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