RedactedNarrative: Operator of vessel 1 paddled out to another vessel to talk with them and borrow a cigarette. At the time the passengers of the other boat noted that the operator of vessel 1 was sitting in a kayak, in a short sleeve t shirt and jeans. Not wearing a PFD, and had a beer between his legs. They parted ways for about 15 minutes. When vessel 2 came back they observed the kayak (vessel1) capsized and floating out in the lake in big waves. Operator 1 was no where to be found. Operator 1 was found almost 2 weeks later and was presumed drowned