On 7/8/23 I, Officer 1, was dispatched to a vessel that had capsized near Holly Bay Marina. Ofc. 2 was already on scene gathering the involved parties information prior to my arrival. Upon arrival I spoke with the passengers and operator of the vessel to gather pertinent information. Persons on the vessel, at the time of capsizing is as listed; Operator, Passengers 5, 6, 7 and Passenger 1, Passenger 2, Passenger 3, Passenger 4. The total max capacity listed for the vessel is 8 persons or 1128 lbs.

Operator of a 2023 Sea doo Switch, stated he was coming into the no wake zone at Holly Bay Marina. Once in the no wake zone, he throttled his engine down and advised a wave hit the bow of his vessel and submerged it. Operator informed he accelerated the vessel in an attempt to prevent the vessel from taking on additional water. Upon accelerating the vessel Operator described the vessel as "submarining", resulting in the vessel taking on more water. The vessel then began capsizing resulting in everyone on the boat entering the water. 

Once the individuals on board got to shore, two jet skis strapped ropes to the vessel and flipped it over, the vessel was then towed to shore and tied off to a near by tree. 

There were no reported injuries at the time of this incident, all individuals involved were reported to be wearing their PFD's. 

No alcohol or drug use was suspected.

DAMAGE ASSESSMENT:

Vessel 1 sustained damage to the Bimini top, and water was located in the engine compartment.

OFFICER 1
Laurel Lake
LONDON                        