RedactedNarrative: Vessel 2 was under sail travelling south; Vessel 1 was travelling northeast on a path intersecting with the course of Vessel 2.  The Operator of Vessel 1 reported that Vessel 1 struck a large boat wake, dumping everything from the dash and glove box of Vessel 1 onto the floor of the vessel.  The Operator of Vessel 1 left Vessel 1 in gear while starting to pick up the materials from the floor; when the Operator looked back up he saw Vessel 2 approaching from his port side but it was too late to avoid collision.  Vessel 2 impacted Vessel 1 with the bow of Vessel 2 striking the port side of Vessel 1.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Marblehead                    