Vessel V-1 was traveling north in the Halifax River (ICW) at approximately 15 mph. The wind was out of the north at approximately 25 mph with gusts up to 35 causing a 12-15 inch surface chop. The operator said that the windy conditions cause him to drift to the east side of the channel and strike channel marker
 #61. He also said that a passenger was sitting in front of him partially blocking his view.

There were no injuries and the vessel returned back to the dock.  The channel marker was not damaged but had a lean to it.
PORT ORANGE