After speaking with both Operators and reading the reports they submitted to DNR, I concluded: On September 11, 2011, Vessel #1 and Vessel #2 were both under sail approximately 2 miles East of Waukegan Harbor on Lake Michigan. Both operators admitted the Sails on their vessels caused a visibility problem contributing to the collision. Vessel #1 was sailing in a Southerly direction and Vessel #2 was Eastbound out of Waukegan harbor resulting in a crossing situtation. The operator of Vessel #1, when read the narrative of Vessel #2''s report, stated "he had the right of way". It appears Vessel #2 was the Stand On vessel being to the Starboard of Vessel #1, the Give Way vessel. Vessel #1 was struck by Vessel #2 amidship on the Starboard side. No injuries were reported and both vessels returned to port. Following the accident, both operators notified DNR by submitting Operator Forms obtained from the internet diagraming and describing the event. (attached)


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