Synopsis

     On 8/24/2012, at approximately 1405hrs, V1 was heading in a easterly direction in the Gulf Harbor North Channel between markers 7 and 8. V2 was heading in a westerly direction in the Gulf Harbor North Channel between markers 7 and 8 at approximately 10mph. V1 being restricted by size and draft applied it sound producing device to get the attention of V2 operator.

     V2 course heading according to V1 operator was in a near head on path. After 7 to 8 blasts from V1 sound producing device, V2 turned hard to its starboard side avoiding a collision with V1. V1 also turned hard to its starboard side causing V1 to run around onto the rocks on its port side.

     On 8/24/2012, at approximately 1517hrs, I Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was dispatched to a vessel accident involving a 32ft Catamaran sailing vessel in the Gulf Harbor North Channel. At approximately 1626hrs I arrived at V1 mooring sight off of Floramore Drive to interview the operator of V1 and begin my investigation.

NEW PORT RICHEY               