RedactedNarrative: V2 was attempting to tow V1 back to the shore.  V2 was utilizing approximately 25 foot tow rope, Op secured the rope to the rear cleat of V2 and the starboard bow cleat of V1. 
  
  Op of V1 sat on bow of V1 while being towed, estimated speed of +-5 mph.  V1 began to take on water from the stern and started listing hard to port. 
  
  V1 Op fell overboard and was unable to reboard.  V2 attempted to assist but was unable to keep victim above the water.  V1 Op was not wearing a pfd and subsequently drowned. Victim was reported to be a poor swimmer
  