The Contender (V-1) was heading south in the Meloy Chanel from the 79th Street Causeway while the Glastron (V-2) was heading west in the Meloy Chanel towards the 79th street boat ramp. The operator of the Glastron noticed the Contender quickly approaching and throttled forward to try to avoid a collision. The occupant, of the Contender, noticed the Glastron and tried to yell to the operator, but it was too late. The Contender struck the Glastron on the starboard side without the operator ever seeing the vessel. The Glastron had significant damage to both the starboard and port sides and sank at the spot of the accident.
NORTH BAY VILLAGE             