Operator of V-1 advised he was underway from the mooring area of Marina Jack. When the operator took his eyes off the direction of travel for a short time, the wind pushed the vessel off course to the right. This resulted in the bow of V-1 colliding with the port side of V-2 midship.  V-2 was at anchor.  The collision caused extensive damage to the side and rail of V-2. There were only minor scratches to the bow of V-1. An independent repair facility assessed the damage to V-2 at $6500.00. 

operator1 was cited for violation of Inland Navigational Rule # 5, Failure to Maintain Proper Look-out infraction.
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