An operator was traveling in vessel #1 (dingy) to his moored cabin motorboat (his residence) just off shore from the boat launch. The vessel began taking on water, capsized, and then the operator went overboard. Witnesses say that they observed the operator stand up in vessel #1, which caused the vessel to overturn. 

The operator was not wearing a PFD and attempted to swim to the moored cabin motorboat, but did not make it and was pronounced dead when recovered. The Medical Examiner's Report indicated that the cause of death had been certified as Hypertensive and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease and the manner of death as Natural. Damage to the vessel was considered minor, with only a trolling motor being detached and has not been recovered.

Long Island Sound
West Haven                    