The operator of vessel 1 was cruising in the bay just inside the hillsboro inlet when the motor stalled and would not restart. Vessel 1 began drifting with the incoming tide when one of his trim tabs became entangled with the anchor line of vessel 2 which was securely anchored at the time of collision. Vessel 1 was then carried by the wind and current around to the starboard side of vessel 2. As the vessels were coming together starboard to starboard, the right hand of operator 1 was pushed through the side of the windshield glass by the bow of vessel 2 while he (operator 1) was attempting to fend off the collision. The breaking glass caused lacerations to the middle, index, and pinky of operator 1's right hand. Operator 1 returned the rental vessel to the concession and transported himself to a local hospital for treatment.

It should be noted that information concerning this collision was obtained from the operator of vessel 1 the next day (05/28/13) over the telephone because he had returned home.
POMPANO BEACH