On 7-11-10 EPO received a boating accident report that occurred on 5-30-10 in Newport Harbor.  The report was from owner/operator of Vessel 1 the Windfall.  operator1 reported that he was approaching the fuel dock near the Newport yatching Center in his sailboat and was approximately 50ft from the dock when he noticed a power boat, Vessel 2 a 20ft Mako off his port bow.  operator1 stated that he started his engine and put the boat in reverse to avoid a collision with Vessel 2.  The starboard side of his vessel made contact with the dock causing scrapes on the port and starboard side of his boat.  He tried to speak to the operator of Vessel 2 but the Mako continued on and left the area.
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