Vessel #1 - 1920, 50' Wooden Sailboat - RED JACKET –
Vessel #2 - 1975, 35' 6" Fiberglass Auxiliary Sailboat - ANOMALY -
 
On 04/17/2013, at about 07:45 p.m., two sailboats (referenced above) collided in Commencement Bay (located in Pierce county, WA) approximately in the 2000 block of Ruston Way, approximately 1 mile off shore.  Both vessels were under sail. 
 
Vessel #2 (ANOMALY) was sailing southbound of starboard tack when they observed Vessel #1 (RED JACKET) converging sailing on port tack.  One minute prior to impact ANOMALY started to alter course to port to stand clear aft of traffic.  RED JACKET turned to starboard (Head-On).  ANOMALY took evasive action turning hard to starboard.  Impact occurred with RED JACKET striking port beam.
 
No injuries or fatalities.
There was no apparent alcohol involvement.
Damage estimate to RED JACKET was reported at $5000
Damage estimate to ANOMALY was reported at $20,000 
It is unknown if any of the occupants aboard RED JACKET were wearing PFDs.
The Operator of ANOMALY was wearing a PFD. 
Both vessel Operators are exempt from the mandatory Boater Education Card law due to age. 
Rules of the Road Violation - No Proper Lookout.
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