V1 a 24' Bayliner, was at the Landings Marina awaiting to get fuel at the fuel dock. V1 operator advised that the current was pulling him near the adjacent moored vessels.  He then tried to put it reverse but tripped on his flip flop causing him to fall onto the throttle.  The vessel went forward and collided into a moored vessel a 20' flats boat at it's assigned boat slip.  V1 had to be pried off V2. V1 incurred damage to it's starboard bow rail where it collided with V2's T top, and minor scratches.  V2 incurred damage to the fiberglass on the port stern area, engine cowling scratches, and t top damage. Upon speaking with V2's owner he advised that the hydraulic steering had also been damaged.  No injuries were incurred to V1.  V2 was unoccupied at the time of the collision. Operator of V1 was issued a citation for Careless Operation.
FORT MYERS                    