Off. received two boating accident reports regarding a 56’ Bristol sailboat (V1) and a 29’ Ericson sailboat (V2) involved in an accident that occurred on 7-17-11 in Newport Harbor.  Off. reported that the 56’ sailboat (V1) was secure on its mooring.  Operator of the 29’ sail (V2) was attempting to sail his boat off of its mooring.  Vessel 2 struck the 56’ sailboat on the starboard side midship causing damage to the toe rail, rub rail and stanchion of Vessel 1.  Damages to Vessel 2 are unknown.
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