RedactedNarrative: On 8/5/23 V2 was sailing in a sanctioned race in Boca Ciega. At approximately 1500 hours V2 was was changing directions and lost control due to a mechanical failure and struck V1 which was tied to a moored sailing vessel. No injuries to report, damage to both V1 and V2 only.  
  Accident
  On 8/5/2023 V2 operated by OP2 was participating in a locally sanctioned sailing race in Boca Ciega Bay, Gulfport, Florida.  At approximately 1500 hours, V2 was making a turn and lost control of the sailing vessel due to a mechanical failure.  OP2 alleges that the tiller extension failed causing him to lose control.  As a result, V2 struck V1's motor causing damage to the motor and transom.  V1 was not occupied at the time of the collision.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Boca Ciega Bay
NearestCityTown: GULFPORT                      