While on patrol OPERATOR1 approached me and informed me that his boat had been hit by another operator.  OPERATOR1 said that he was in idle when he looked up and a boat was heading right for his boat.  OPERATOR1 then started to scream to get the other operators attention.  OPERATOR1 then said the other boat made a sharp right turn and collided on the starboard side of his boat and skidded along the side leaving damage to the gel coat of his boat.  I collected OPERATOR1'S information and statement.

I then contacted the other boater and asked him to report to the park office.  Operator2 then reported to the office.   I asked OPERATOR2 what had happened and he told me that he was looking back pulling a knee boarder as he was underway trying to get on plane.  OPERATOR2 said that the sun was right in his eyes and he couldnt see too well in front of him.  I received OPERATOR2's information and statement.

I took photos of OPERATOR1'S boat.  I also inspected OPERATOR2'S boat however there was a lot of previous damage and other previous paint transfer.

End of Report

Hyrum                         