RedactedNarrative: On 5/29/2019 at approximately 18:27 I was alerted by DNR Communications of multiple sailboats in distress in Anne Arundel County. At this time, I could see a significant storm occurring just north of the Area 3 office in the area of the Magothy River. Due to my location and availability of Police/Fire boats, I responded to the Magothy River near Dobbins Island for two overturned sailboats with multiple reports of people in the water. During my response, I could see a storm to the east of the Magothy River towards the eastern shore. I arrived on scene in approximately 15 minutes and found calm water and wind conditions.  I located two trimaran sailboats that were capsized with multiple good samaritan vessels nearby. I checked both groups and they advised me there were no injuries and everyone was accounted for. OFC and USCG arrived shortly later and assessed how to further proceed. Due to the vessels being separate accidents, OFC handled the investigation for the vessel closer to Gibson Island while I handled the investigation for the other. TowBoatUS arrived on the scene and started the process to right both vessels, starting with the other sailboat.
  
       I made contact with operator1 who was on board the nearby sailboat Incommunicado who advised he was the owner and operator of the capsized vessel further from Gibson Island. Operator's vessel was a 1994 27' Corsair F27 trimaran (Maryland registration MD 6284 BN). Operator advised they had checked the weather forecast before sailing and the storm had been expected to be further north as it moved east.  He stated they were near Dobbins Island and were heading south, then turned to head back up the river when storm hit. They continued to build speed and due to concern of hitting Dobbins Island, they turned and began to try and get the sail packed and could only get approximately a foot at a time. Operator further stated the boat was now broad side to the wind and being lifted without the ability to turn into or away from the wind. He stated the wind got under the windward pontoon and caught the nets between the pontoon and the center hull causing the boat to roll over. He stated he and Occupant were thrown from the vessel without Personal Flotation Devices into 3-4' waves. He advised he used a hatch from the boat for some minor buoyancy and was beginning to tire when the vessel Incommunicado arrived with a life ring and safely pulled him aboard. He stated at this time he noticed Occupant had made it to safety on the hull of his capsized vessel. Operator has completed a boater's safety course and has over 500 hours of sailing experience.
  
  Subject stated when the storm hit, the anemometer on his vessel measured 50 knot winds. Subject had not been able to see the vessel capsize due to poor visibility during the weather event. The vessel capsized in 13 feet of water causing the mast to strike the bottom of the river. TowBoatUS successfully righted the both vessels after many attempts. I later spoke with Operator who stated the mast had broken above the second spreader and was removed from the step. There was also a hole punctured in the top of the cabin and the beams were severed. Operator is still awaiting the final estimate from the insurance company. I spoke with Occupant who estimated the damages to be $40,000. All events occurred in Anne Arundel County, MD.
  