V1 was southbound in san carlos bay towards the Sanibel bridge "a" span.  V1 attempted to overtake v2 on the starboard side.  V1 struck v2 on the starboard quarter at a speed of approximately 20 knots.

V1 failed to keep out of the way of v2 and was issued a citation for violation of navigation rule # 13 (overtaking).

San carlos bay is a congested waterway due to heavy vessel traffic attempting to enter and exit the bay at the sanibel bridge a span.

Heavy vessel wake in the area contributed to the loss of control of v1 while overtaking v2. Inexperience of the operator of v1 contributed to the vessel accident.

The witness listed in the report was traveling in a vessel that had overtaken v2 just prior to the accident.  The witness was traveling ahead of v2 and observed v1 attempt to overtake v2 with the intention of coming between v2 and their vessel.  The witness advised that the sea conditions were rough in the area due to heavy vessel wake.

V1 was being rented at the time of operation through a vessel boat club.  The vessel is owned by the company destination boat clubs, inc.
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