Operator/owner of Vessel 1, operator1 was  underway cruising steadily in his 22' Boston Whaler (witnesses reported that the boat was traveling nearly 20 mph.) in a southerly directiron.  Owner/Operator of Vessel 2,  had just withdrew from a race, was taking down the sails and getting under power traveling 3.5  mph. headed towards Bristol Harbor.  Operator2 reported that Vessel 1 was traveling parallel to them headed south when Vessel 1 suddenly turned to port side and struck vessel 2 midship on their port side.
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