RedactedNarrative: V2operator was headed downstream close to and parallel to 'Black Creek Beach' a sanda area along the shore of Black Creek. Operator2 was operating on the starboard side of a narrow waterway.
  
  V1operator, was headed across Black Creek with intent to beach his vessel on the sand. Operator1 claimed to be distracted by the need to search for underwater stumps thought to be nearby. Operator1's vessel's bow struck the port side of V2.
  
  Operator2, attempted to warn Operator1 by shouting. Operator2 also attempted to accelerate so as to avoid collision, in the process causing the amidships section of his vessel to rise high enough to be struck by the point of Operator1's bow.
  
  Operator1 admitted fault - did not see Operator2's vessel. In addition, this was a crossing situation, with Operator2's vessel to starboard, making Operator1's vessel the Give-way vessel as per Inland NAvigation Rules.
  
  Operator2's vessel sustained damage to its port side, approximately 1-2 square feet of fiberglass completely stove in. Operator1's vessel sustained minor scratches to its bow at the hull deck joint. Red paint from Operator2's vessel appeared to have been transferred to Operator1's vessel bow.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Black Creek
NearestCityTown: Middleburg