RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 2016, 9’ 6” Perception Conduit Plastic Kayak
  
  On 03/17/2018, at about 10:00 a.m., this vessel was rowing/paddling in the Pacific Ocean towards Rosario Strait located near Lummi Island in Whatcom county WA.
  
  According to Operator, he had launched this kayak from Legoe Bay at about 9:00 a.m. and started to paddle towards Clark Island State Park in the Rosario Strait.  At about 10:00 a.m. Operator’s kayak was overturned by a large swell, knocking him into the water.  Operator was unable to right his kayak after being thrown into the water.  He was wearing a Coast Guard approved Type 3 PFD.
  
  Once Operator realized that he could not turn his kayak over, he abandoned the vessel and started to swim back towards Lummi Island.  He estimated that it took him an hour to swim back to the island.  
  
  Operator was found on the shore by a walker who called 911.  Operator appeared to be suffering from exposure to the cold water and was shaking uncontrollably when Officers first contacted him.  He was airlifted to St. Joseph’s Hospital for further treatment.  
  
  1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
  No Apparent Alcohol/Drug Involvement 
  Vessel was a Total Loss with an Estimated Value of $500
  The Operator was Wearing a PFD
  The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card
  