Operator of Vessel 1 (PWC) claimed he was cruising upstream (east) at a speed of approximately 25 mph.  Vessel 1 operator advised he looked to his side and his attention was diverted by a pontoon boat near the shoreline.  Upon again looking in front of him, he observed Vessel 2 just before point of impact.  

Vessel 2 operator stated he was in the process of bringing his boat up on plane at a speed less than 10 mph.  He observed vessel 1 approaching and made a sharp turn upstream in an attempt to avoid a collision.  

Witnesses at the DPCA boat ramp stated Vessel 2, although not on plane, made a sharp cut in front of Vessel 1 and believed Vessel 2 operator to be at fault. 

Upon again questioning Vessel 2 operator on the sharp turn, he again advised he made the manuever in an attempt to avoid a collision.  Witness and operator statements lead me to find the operator at fault to be undetermined.  No enforcement action was taken on either vessel operator.
Wilmington                    