RedactedNarrative: While returning to the Mason Neck canoe launch the weather picked up and started blowing 10-15 from the WSW with the waves increasing to 1-2 feet. The vessel took water over the bow, and as the water entered the vessel the middle passenger leaned to the port side to see what was happening. This action further listed the vessel to the port side, lowering the bow and gunwale closer to the waterline. The boat sank within seconds of taking on the initial water.