RedactedNarrative: Vessel - 1988, 15' Sea Sport Classic Open Motorboat w/50 hp Evinrude Outboard Engine
   
  Owner / Injured – Passenger1
  Operator / Injured – Operator1
   
  On 05/28/2016, at about 09:30 a.m., this vessel, operated by Operator1, was picking up shrimp pots on Spieden Channel, in front of Spieden Island, located near Roche Harbor in San Juan county, WA.
   
  Law Enforcement reported that according to Operator1, he and Passenger1 were pulling a shrimp pot just West of Spieden Island.  Operator1 indicated that the winch was on the stern of the vessel and it was pointed towards the incoming waves and that the vessel was struck by two large wakes as they were pulling the pot up. Operator1 said he observed the stern of the vessel was sinking so he jumped in the water to get clear of the sinking vessel.  
   
  Passenger1 remained on the vessel as it was sinking, eventually capsizing, over the port side first.  Operator1 explained he lost vision of Passenger1 and believed he was under the vessel.  Approximately 40 seconds later he saw Passenger1 come up from under the water and he went to his aid.  According to Operator1, there were several vessels in the area.  One attempted to assist with negative results.  
   
  Operator1 reported that he was holding Passenger1 who appeared to be semi-alert and eyes open.  Another vessel came to their aid and was able to pull both him and Passenger1 out of the water.  Operator1 was unable to find a pulse on Passenger1 so he began compressions.  It appeared Passenger1 started to breathe as they made their way to the Roche Harbor gas dock.  
   
  Medics arrived and transported both Passenger1 and Operator1 for initial evaluation at the Peace Health Medical Center in Friday Harbor.  Passenger1 was later flown to Bellingham for further evaluation.  A medical professional reported that Passenger1 had a small cut on the top of his head and had taken some water into his lungs, but was alert when they flew him off.  
   
  According to Law Enforcement, Operator1 did mention later that they were having engine trouble right before the incident occurred.  He said he was actually trying to start the vessel and Passenger1 was on the stern pulling a pot.  On 5/31/2016, Passenger1 reported the vessel was recovered and was currently on Henry Island.  There was some prop damage to his outboard engine and unknown damage to the actual outboard engine.            
   
  2 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
  There was no apparent alcohol involvement
  Vessel damage was estimated at $500
  Both occupants were wearing PFDs
  The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card
  