V-1 operator was heading in a S.E. direction toward ICW Channel Marker # 88. While underway, V-1 operator turned to his left and bent down to remove a sprite from his cooler that was on the deck. V-1 operator was aware of the approaching channel marker but was not looking ahead. V-1 struck channel marker # 88 with the starboard pontoon sponson. The collision resulted in damage to the pontoon sponson and channel marker. No injuries were reported in the incident.
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