Operator of Vsl #1 lost control ov vessel while docking due to strong winds.  Vsl #1 was blown into Vsl #2, which was docked, and struck it. The port side of Vsl #1, pointed south, struck the port side of Vsl #2, pointed north.  Gel coat powder in the screw heads and scratches in the trim of Vsl #1 indicated the origin of the damage to Vsl #2.  Gel coat scratches of Vsl #2 indicate that Vsl #1 was moving forward at slow speed during the collision which is supported by statements of witnesses, who were docked in front of Vsl #2.  Operator of Vsl #1 had no experience with his new vessel and there were strong winds.
Northport Village             