Operator #1 stated to the effect:  I was heading out Double Creek Channel and was trying to pass the other boat, (vessel #2).  As I began to pass, the channel curved and the other boat began to turn.  I had nowhere to go, and hit the boat.  

Operator #2 stated to the effect; I was heading out Double Creek Channel staying to the right, not going very fast.  I was hit from behind.  I turned around and saw the other boat, (vessel #1) just before he hit me.  He was going too fast.  

Investigation revealed:  Both vessel #1 and vessel #2 were traveling east from Double Creek Channel towards the Barnegat Inlet.  In the area of marker #10 operator of vessel #1 failed to properly overtake vessel #2.  Vessel #1 then impacted with vessel #2 causing damage.  No injuries were reported.
Long Beach Township           