RedactedNarrative: Based on all the information I gathered from OPERATOR 1, and everything I observed while conducting my investigation, I found that Vessel One was at anchor when a strong storm front moved through the area where OPERATOR 1 was fishing. OPERATOR 1 tried to pull his anchor up and get back to shore. However, he was not able to free his anchor in time before the storm reached him. As a result, he was caught between high winds and very rough seas. OPERATOR 1 was able to get a call out over his VHF radio before V1 was overcome by the wind and waves. V1 capsized and OPERATOR 1 was left stranded in the water. OPERATOR 1 was able to climb up on the bottom of the hull and tie himself to V1 with the remaining anchor line. OPERATOR 1 was at sea for approximately 18 hours before he was spotted by a good Samaritan who pulled him out of the water and transported him to shore. The damage to V1 was substantial. OPERATOR 1 believed the vessel to be a total loss.