RedactedNarrative: V01 was anchored at the Anclote sandbar taking waves over the stern, unknown to the owner/operator. As V01 was heading back to shore the extra weight of the water in the vessel caused it to be sluggish and sit lower in the water. The operator attempted to remove the water but was unsuccessful due to numerous waves continuing to overtake the stern. Operator received help from good Samaritan vessel and he and his passenger were able to swim to good Samaritan vessel without injury. V01 was recovered the following day. 
  
  Operator stated that he believed the vessel was taking water over the stern while parked at the Anclote sandbar and that he did not realize it. When Operator and his son attempted to go back to their residence Operator noticed the vessel was very sluggish and sitting low in the water. He activated his bilge pump and opened his bottom hatch to find a large amount of water in the hull of the vessel. Operator was able to get the attention of a passing sailboat and have it pull alongside his vessel. Operator placed his son in a life jacket and watched as he swam to the sailboat. Once his son was onboard Operator began bailing the water out of the hull was a bucket. While doing so the rough waves were coming over the stern of the vessel and even with the aid of the bilge pump Operator could not keep up with the incoming water. Operator put on a life jacket and swam to the sailboat. TowBoatUs arrived on scene and Operator and his son transferred to the tow vessel. TowBoatUs secured the sunken vessel with an anchor and transported Operator and his son to their residence. 
  
  Operator advised that TowBoatUs was able to successfully recover the vessel and transport it to American Marina. I photographed the vessel on the dry lift at American Marina (photos attached). No further law enforcement action taken. END REPORT