A 24 foot rental pontoon boat was attempting to back out of a marina slip.  The operator failed to back out in adequate distance to turn the vessel and allow for the wind.  While turning and engaging forward gear, the stern of the vessel struck the dock causing damage to a pontoon estimated as $4500.  In addition, a marina employee attempted to fend off the pontoon boat and she suffered a possible sprained wrist.  After treatment by Marina personnel (complaint of pain and swelling of the right wrist), she drove herself to the local hospital for evaluation.  NRP charged the operator with failing to avoid a collision.
McHenry