RedactedNarrative: Operator advised he was anchored off of Ocean View between Ocean View Pier and Little Creek when he observed bad weather coming from the west. Operator pulled anchor and attempted to make way back to Old Point Comfort boat ramp at Ft. Monroe but the wind picked up and he began to take waves over the bow of the vessel. The third wave flooded and submerged the vessel leaving Operator with no power. Operator lost four life jackets when the vessel flooded (went overboard) and he immediately secured some of his family members with the remaining five life jackets. There was a total of five adults and two juveniles on the vessel. Operator, who was in the water for over an hour, used hand held flares and flash lights to draw the attention of the another person who assisted them from the water and took them to Ocean View Pier. No injuries were reported. The vessel was later towed back to Willoughby Boat Ramp. This vessel is estimated to be a total loss.