RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated, in effect:  I was traveling north on the river to remove my boat at Atlantic Highlands Marina.  It was very windy and the waves were large.  As I rounded the corner at the mouth of Sandy Hook Bay, the conditions got worse.  I decided to turn around and head back up river to safer water.  That's when a wave came from behind and pushed my bow under, flooding the boat. 
  
  Investigation revealed:  Vessel #1 was traveling south on the Shrewsbury River.  Following seas caused the stern to rise and the bow to dive under the surface of the water.  This allowed water to enter the passenger compartment by way of the bow and gunwales, partially submerging the vessel.   
  A passing clam fisherman relayed the four passengers to shore.  Operator #1 set the anchor, and was relayed to shore by the US Coast Guard.   
  
  Highlands FAS examined all occupants of Vessel #1.  No injuries reported.   
  
  Highlands P. D. and Highlands F. D. on scene.   
  
  Sea Tow was notified and would respond as soon as weather permitted.  Vessel safely anchored and out of channel.  Vessel partially submerged with no evidence of fuel leakage.   
  
  (NARRATIVE TAKEN VERBATIM FROM NJSP REPORT)