EPO received copies of boating accident reports completed by Operator, operator of RI-6323S, My Time (vessel 1) and also from owner of RI-6675T, Losin It (vessel 2). 

The accident occurred on Aug 13, 2010 in Apponaug Cove. According to Operator, he was traveling in a southerly direction in a No Wake zone when he observed Vessel 2 with just a spot light transiting north at a high rate of speed.  He reported that he turned to starboard to avoid a collision before the vessels made contact.  According to operator2, vessel 2 was approaching Greenwich Bay Marina (North)  with his spotlight energized when he observed vessel 1 off his starboard side.  He reported that the operator of  his vessel  put the boat in reverse causing it to hit Vessel 1 on the port side.  Officer reported that neither operator took positive action in ample time in altering course or speed to avoid collision with regard to good seamanship.

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