RedactedNarrative: On August 7th 2018, vessel 1 (LA-9868-FW / 17.9’ fiberglass Carolina Skiff) was being operated southbound within Barataria Waterway, Jefferson Parish. At approximately 5:00 pm vessel 1 was maneuvered into a starboard-side turn while on planning speed as the operator attempted to cross an oncoming vessel's wake.  
  
  Operator stated a fly struck his eye, limiting his visibility for a moment during the turn. As operator focused on removing content from his eye, vessel 1 immediately struck a private dock. Due to boating incident, substantial fiberglass damage was sustained upon the hull and bow of vessel 1. Damage was identified upon the deck in which collision occurred. Alcohol is not believed to be a contributing factor to the incident. Required, wearable PFD was on board vessel 1, but was not used during incident. Engine cutoff lanyard was affixed to vessel 1, though no used. Operator sustained a minor contusion to his head, chipped tooth, and possible ankle sprain. He was submitted through concussion screening by emergency personnel of West Jefferson Medical Center and cleared to be released at the scene of incident.  Upon completion of boating incident investigation, no citations have been issued.
  