RedactedNarrative: The owner/operator of the 13ft Jon boat with a trolling motor said that he anchored from the starboard stern of the boat. Operator stated they began to take on water over the rear transom due to choppy water. Operator cut the anchor line in an attempt to salvage the boat. However the boat had taken on to much water by that time and began to sink. Operator and his passenger put on their life jackets and abandoned the boat as it sank to below the water line.  Both occupants swam to a nearby old wharf and climbed on top of it awaiting rescue. They were picked up by an off duty VMRC officer and taken to a local DGIF boat ramp, where two Conservation Police Officers met to interview them. Passengers stated they had No injuries and did not want medical attention from the Tappahannock Rescue Squad standing by.