RedactedNarrative: On the date and approximate time stated, Vessel #1 (Hull#170, Sail#13801) was participating in the 2015 Dauphin Island Sailboat Race.  Vessel #1 encountered severe weather (wind gusts of 73 mph, 6 ft. waves) causing it to flood, swamp, capsize and then sink.  The 3 crew members on board Vessel#1 that went into the water (approximately 5 miles from land, spent approximately 90 minutes in the water) were rescued by another vessel participating in the race (vessel name "Skedaddle", Hull#183, Sail#12).  A list of personal property that was lost on Vessel #1 during the accident is included with the witness statements.  A total of 8 vessels were lost/destroyed in the 2015 Dauphin Island Sailboat Race due to severe weather encountered during the race.