RedactedNarrative: I Lieutenant of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was called to a vessel that had capsized in the St. Johns River on August 7th 2014 at approximately 9:00 p.m. I arrived in Fleming Island and found both subject that were on board the vessel on the dock owned by the residents of the above listed address. I identified the operator and owner of the vessel and the occupant. I traveled to the end of the dock and observed a vessel bearing the registration number FL 7157 LB capsized in the water tied to one of the dock's pylons. I took pictures of the vessel and began my investigation of what had contributed to the accident. 
  I interviewed both parties which they both stated that they were returning to Whitey's Fish Camp after a conclusion of a fishing tournament held there. They both stated that the sea conditions were too rough to be going the speed that they were traveling. They also stated that the bow of the vessel was bouncing off the choppy waves and the next thing they knew they were taking on water. The operator reduced throttle and attempted to idle to the nearest dock but the vessel had taken on too much water and capsized. Both subjects entered the water and make the 100 yard swim to the dock. The owner was able to drag his vessel with him before securing it to the dock's pylon. I observed what appeared to be hull damage on the port side of the vessel caused by the rough seas and the speed of the vessel.   
  On August 09, 2014 I met with operator again to take more pictures of the vessel, now recovered from the water and back at his residence, and to gain the information I needed to complete the vessel accident report. I issued operator a warning for careless operation and informed him that he was going to fast for the sea conditions.