RedactedNarrative: On Thursday, October 28, 2021, Operator launched his 9-foot sailboat from Madisonville and navigated east toward Slidell in Lake Ponchartrain. The operator was the only person on the vessel. The weather consisted of high winds and very rough waves. The operator approached the Norfolk Southern Railroad Bascule Bridge, which completely crosses Lake Pontchartrain. The railroad bridge was closed and the operator could not maintain course during the inclement weather. At approximately 5:00PM, the vessel capsized in Lake Ponchartrain. The operator had donned his PFD and was afloat in the water. The Coast Guard was notified at approximately 6:24PM and began a search for the operator. At approximately 8:34PM, the Coast Guard response helicopter picked up the operator out of the water and brought him to the New Orleans Lakefront Airport. He was relocated to University Hospital for further medical treatment. He was treated for rope burns on his hands and bruising along his back. He was released and made his way back to Alabama. At this time, no citable infractions are noted however, agents will further investigate the incident for any additional findings. Alcohol or drugs are not considered a contributing factor in this incident. Contributing factors include strong winds and very rough water conditions, which capsized the vessel. LDWF was notified five days later by the Coast Guard and it took a few more days to get the basic information from the operator who lives in Alabama.