RedactedNarrative: As Vessel 1 was making its way in choppy sea conditions in Blue Hill Bay from Long Island to the Brooklin shore it began taking on water.  Vessel 1 was a 15 foot canoe loaded with 1 operator, 1 passenger, picnic gear and two German Sheppard dogs.  This vessel was not sea worthy and as it began to take on significant water, the two dogs became very nervous and started moving from side to side in the boat.  
  
  When both dogs quickly moved to the same side of the boat at the same time, the combined weight of the dogs and water caused vessel 1 to capsize.  At the time of capsize, Vessel 1 was approximately 1 mile from shore in the middle of Blue Hill Bay and neither victim was wearing a PFD.  
  
  After entering the water, both victims were able to put on PFD's and they began swimming for shore.  After approximately 2 hours of swimming, the boat operator was rescued by a passing by vessel while the Vessel 1 passenger safely made her way to the Brooklin shore, as did the two dogs.  The vessel operator was transported by ambulance to Blue Hill Hospital and treated for Hypothermia.  
  
  Both the vessel and motor were recovered the following day.
  