On 06/03/2013, at about 8:00 pm these two vessels were participating in a non-permitted/non-sanctioned race in Port Gardner Bay located in Snohomish county near Everett, WA.  Winds were reported as heavy, approximately 18 knots. 

MEI LI was approaching windward turning mark on port tack, overstated on boat length.  IZARRA was on starboard and appeared to have to tack and make mark.  Instead IZARRA held course.  MEI LI tried but failed to avoid contact thereby striking IZARRA on its port side.   

No injuries / fatalities 
No apparent alcohol involvement 
MEI LI reported damages of $1,200.00 - IZARRA reported damages of $16,000.00 
Both vessel operators were wearing PFDs 
V1 Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card (exempt by age) - V2 Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card 
Possible Rules of the Road Violation - "Action to Avoid Collision"
Everett