RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 1981, 18’ GDB Sailboat 
  
  
  On 05/12/2022, at about 6:03 pm, this vessel was operated with one person. They were at Sequim Bay in the area NE of the Marina in Sequim, Clallam County. 
  
  According to Law Enforcement, this vessel was practicing for a sailboat race in Sequim Bay and were aways behind the other boats because of their size/class. They were heading west across the bay when a strong wind gust caught their sail, forcing it over to the port side. The sail went underwater, and they were unable to recover and turn it upright. The boat started taking on water and capsized so they both went overboard into the water. They were wearing type V inflatable jackets and both deployed properly. They were both able to climb up into the hull and operator was able to call a “Mayday Mayday” over his handheld marine radio. They remained on the hull until other vessels in the area were able to respond and assist with their rescue (approx. 10-15 minutes) as USCG response was estimated to be over 45 minutes away.
  
  Both were seen at the Marina by EMS for possible hypothermia. Passenger declined treatment other that warming up in the ambulance. operator was transported and admitted to Olympic Medical Center to be treated for hypothermia.
  
  1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
  No Apparent Alcohol/Drug Involvement 
  No Vessel Damage Reported
  Vessel Operator/Passenger Was Wearing a PFD