On 7/12/2013, at about 12:23 p.m., Operator1 was backing his boat (V1) away from Van Riper's docks, located on the Strait of Juan de Fuca in Clallam county, WA.  Operator1 was having problems with the wind blowing him into boats that were tied up along the dock.  Operator1's passenger was able to push them off of two boats that were tied up to avoid from hitting them. 

 (V2) was tied up to Van Riper's dock working on his boat.  V2subject heard Operator1 maneuvering his boat.  V2subject looked up and it appeared that Operator1 may hit his boat.  V2subject got up and stood on the back deck of his boat to watch.   

A gust of wind caught V1 and pushed it towards V2.  V1 accelerated backwards then turned to try to avoid hitting V2.  The bowsprit/anchor on V1 struck and broke the cabin window and bent the window frame on V2.  The bowsprit continued to swing around then struck V2subject (V2) in the head knocking him to the deck.  V2subject was transported to the Forks hospital and treated for a concussion. 

One injury / no fatalities. 
There was no apparent alcohol involvement. 
No damage reported to V1.  V2 reported $3,000 in damages. 
No one involved in this incident was wearing a PFD. 
Neither operator had a mandatory Boater Education Card - Age exempt. 
No Rules of the Road Violations.
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