RedactedNarrative: Vessel #1 - 2008, 20'6" Aluminum Open Motorboat, North River Runabout - Vessel #2 - 2006, 30'2" Fiberglass Open Motorboat, Wellcraft Runabout 
  
  On 05/09/2013, at about 06:50 p.m., Washington Fish & Wildlife Vessel #12 stopped and contacted Vessel #1 (Operator1) near the green buoy located at the entrance to Neah Bay. Fish & Wildlife Officer boarded Vessel #1 (Operator1) to conduct a fisheries inspection. Patrol Vessel #12 moved off then contacted another vessel about 150 yards north of Vessel #1 (Operator1). 
  
  NOAA Officer was on Patrol Vessel #12 when he witnessed the following. Officer watched as Vessel #2 (Operator2) struck Vessel #1 (Operator1). The bow of Vessel #2 (Operator2) struck Vessel #1 (Operator1) on the port side in front of the "North River" emblem located on the aft of Vessel #1's hull. The soft canopy of Vessel #1 (Operator1) collapsed from the impact. Passenger on Vessel #1, was standing in the vessel when it was struck. He was thrown into the starboard gunwale. His left wrist broke from the fall. Officer was facing the other way when Vessel #1 (Operator1) was struck. Operator1 (Vessel #1) and passenger were watching and conversing when their vessel was struck and did not see Vessel #2 (Operator2) coming before the impact.
   
  One injury / No fatalities.
  There was no apparent alcohol involvement.
  Vessel #1 - Total Loss.
  Vessel #2 - Reported $2,000 in damages.
  There were no PFDs worn by any of the occupants of either vessel.
  Both vessel operators had mandatory Boater Education Cards.
  Rules of the Road Violation - No Proper Lookout.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Strait of Juan de Fuca
NearestCityTown: Neah Bay