On April 22, 2023 at approximately 09:30 Vessel #1 operated by Operator was involved in a boat incident on the Chowan River.  Vessel #1 also had one passenger on board at the time of the incident. 
The boat was launched into the Chowan River from Shoup's Landing for a weekend sailing excursion to Edenton.  Operator stated that on his return back to Shoups Landing the weather and wind change rapidly.  Operator stated that he attempted to bring the main sail down and start his engine and in attempting to do so, a strong gust of wind caught the sail resulting in the boat rolling to the left side. This made both the operator and the passenger fall to the floor of the boat. Operator stated that a wave of water then came over the left side of the boat followed by a second wave that started filling the living quarters of the boat with water. Operator stated that when the living quarters started filling with water the boat began to capsize/sink. Both the operator and passenger were able to grab a PFD and exit the vessel. Another near by vessel saw the vessel sinking and alerted a Sergeant of NCDMF who was patrolling the Chowan river by boat. DMF Sergeant recovered the operator and passenger from the water and brought them to Eden House Boat Ramp. The boat was totally submerged in the water when DMF Sergeant recovered the operator and passenger from the water.  No injures occured to operator or passenger.


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CHOWAN RIVER
EDENTON                       