On 8-31-2009, during a WBYC fall race owner/operator of Vessel #1 stated that he was on a starboard tack as the leeward boat and the second vessel involved was on a starboard tack as the windward vessle.  Vessle #2 allegedly  turned into the starboard rear quarter of vessel #1.   Officer 1 then contacted Vessel #2 owner to get his statement.  He confirmed vessel #1 owner's statement and stated that there was a 3rd vessel on a collision course with the committee boat if Vessel #2 did not get out of the way.  Vessel #2 owner "bore off" to avoid that collision and as a result his boat collided with Vessle #1.
East Greenwich                