Investigation revealed: Vessel #1 had just turned south out of Ortley Beach Cannel, just south of West Point Island, when it capsized. While the operator was turnong south bound into the channel, the bow of the vessel dug down into the water to the starboard side. As a result, the stern of the vessel pivoted up and out of the water to it's port side.  The port hull then struck the top of the watercausing the vessel to capsize. The vessel capsized to it's port side and came to a rest in approximately 3.5 feet of water.  All occupants were ejected from the vessel to the port side.  Operator #1 was struck by the Bimini Top and was pinned under the vessel.  The passemgers were able to free the operator and he was 
flown to Jersey Shore Medical Center for treatment.
Lavallette