V2 traveling NB at 7  knots in ICW.  V1 traveling NB crossing over wake of V2.  V1 attempts to overtake V2 and approaches too fast.  V1 strikes V2 in the stern.  Vessel damage exceeding $2000 reported.  No injuries.

V2 was traveling North bound at approximately 7 knots in the ICW channel near marker 45.  V1 was also traveling North bound in the ICW just outside of the V2's wake on the starboard side.  V1 was traveling somewhere between 20-30 mph.  V1 decided to overtake V2's wake and move directly behind V2.  While doing so, operator1 stated that while slowing V1 down he was unable to completely stop the forward momentum.  He approached too close to V2 and the hydrodynamics of the water drafted V1 into V2's stern.  V1 ramped onto V2's stern causing visible damage to the fiberglass, teak, and railings of V2.  V1 incurred visible fiberglass damage to the bow and the rub rail was pushed down.   V1 slid back down into the water into a fully settled position.  There were no injuries reported by the accident and both vessel were still fully operational.
Operator1 was issued a citation for violation of Navigation Rule 13 (Overtaking-Inland rules) resulting in a vessel accident.  We cleared the call at 1458 hours.
GRANT-VALKARIA