Vessel capsized due to bad weather and hazardeous waters by heavy wind.
   Once I launched my vessel I began heading to the capsized vessel to assist NCSO Marine Unit. I was met by them half way and was told the vessel was anchored and that the vessel was located approximately 12.50 miles out. This puts the vessel in Federal Waters. This leaves the decision up to the USCG on what to do with the vessel. I gathered some property picked up from the water and pictures of the vessel from the NSCO Marine Unit. I contacted my Acting Lt. and advised him of the situation. He confirmed with our Captain that USCG is responsible for the vesssel being it is in Federal Waters. I was told to complete a boating accident report.
     I then retruned to the marina, secured my vessel and travelled to the registered owner's residence to gather information. I arrived at the residence of OP1(operator) and gathered the infrmation of two other people who were on board the vessel at the time of the accident. A minor, was on board along with PAX 1. OP1 vessel was a 2008 19ft Seacraft center console vessel.
     OP1 said they were returning from "FA" fishing spot when a storm approached. The storm produced 40-50 knot winds causing the condition of the seas to become extremely rough. OP1 said they took a few waves over the bow and then was hit by a large wave causing the vessel to capsize. After some time, OP1 said a sport-fisher fishing vessel passed by and picked them from the water and took them to Oasis Marina.

Federal waters
FERNANDINA BEACH              