RedactedNarrative: Operator was drifting and fishing with 2 friends.  They were headed back in to shore when he observed a 6 foot wave coming behind them.  He tried to increase speed to get out of the way but the wave crashed over the stern of the vessel ejecting all parties into the water.  They were all wearing pfd's.  They were picked up by multiple boats in the area and transported to shore.    Operator sustained injury.  Vessel was totaled.