RedactedNarrative: Investigation Revealed: Vessel #1 was traveling in a northerly direction properly following the marked channel inside Barnegat Inlet. Vessel #2 was initially traveling in a westerly direction, also inside the marked channel. Operator #2 was not familiar with the area, and had not received the required Boating Safety Course required to operate a power vessel in the State of New Jersey.  As a direct result of this, operator #2 was navigating towarda a known sandbar. marked via depth on nautical charts and also marked with navigational Aids. Upon realizing their hazardous course, vessel #2 owner comanded the inexpeiienced operator of his vessel to make a hard left turn to avoid the sandbar.  This abrupt turning Maneuver steered vessel 32 into the port side of vessel #1. The Coast Guard arrived on scene and directed operator #1 to beach his vessel to prevent it from capsizing. 
  
  Owner #2 was issued summonses for allowing an uncertified operator and fail to have VDS on board.
  Operator #2 was issued summonses for Careless operation and operating a power vessel without a Boating Safety Certificate.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Barnegat Inlet
NearestCityTown: Barnegat Light Borough