A 16ft skiff, while operating at approximately 11:30 pm on 8-31-13, struck the anchored vessel Mortail.  One of the occupants of the skiff received a large laceration to the upper right side of her forehead and some abrasions to her upper right thigh.  The operator returned to shore and transported the victim to the hospital, where she received multiple stitches to her forehead.  After returning they reported the accident to dispatch at 7:08 am on 9-1-13. 
Operator did not notice the mast light on the sailing vessel.

At approximately 8:30 am on 9-1-13 I was dispatched to take a report of a boating accident that occurred on 8-31-13 at approximately 11:30 pm.  I, went by water to meet with the reporting party.  We arrived at the address at approximately 9:30 am.  Officer and I obtained witness statements from two subjects.  I then photographed the striking vessel, FL 0249 NY, and injuries.  After documenting the damages Officer and I went to document the damages to the vessel that was struck.  We arrived to the struck vessel located in Blackwater Sound and I took pictures of the damage.  After that we returned to shore to complete the boating accident report.;victim sustained a laceration, approximately 4 inches long, to the upper right side of her forehead, multiple scratches to her right thigh, and a swollen right eye.

Operator1 did not notice the mast light on the sailing vessel.   The mast light was on and functional, operator failed to identify it as an anchored vessel.
KEY LARGO