Operator1 reported he was operating V1 downstream prior to the incident. He came to within approximately 20 feet of the Edgewater Casino North Dock when he stopped and came off throttle. Operator1 was attempting to communicate with subject on the Edgewater Casino North Dock. Operator1 stated that he felt the current taking him towards the dock when he came off throttle. Operator1 attempted to place V1 into reverse, but stated there was insufficient power to combat the current and take V1 away from the Edgewater Casino North Dock.

     V1 became pinned by the current against the bow (front) of V2. V1 was facing towards the Nevada shoreline/into the dock. The current caused V1 to capsize and Operator1 was ejected. Operator1 was wearing his personal floatation device (PFD) which caused Operator1 to float. V1 became stuck against the vertical foil of V2, between V2''s pontoons and approximately three-quarters of the way to the stern (rear) of V2. 

     Operator1 claimed that his right leg became stuck between V1 and the foil of V2. Operator1 was unable to free himself for a short period of time, but ultimately got himself free. Operator1 floated to the stern of V2 and was able to grab the platform on V2''s stern. Operator1 then climbed the ladder on the stern of V2 and made his way safely to the Edgewater Casino North Dock.

     No persons were aboard V2 during the incident.
Laughlin