RedactedNarrative: Op1 stated he was forced into the listed channel marker by unknown 50' vessel's wake.
  
  	On the listed date and time, this officer was dispatched to the marina located that Cape Harbour in regards to a boating accident. Upon arrival, this officer met the RP of the Carefree Boat Club. The RP stated he received a call from the listed operator at approximately 1130 hrs. OP1 stated he had been involved in a collision with channel marker 58. 
  
  OP1 went on to say the listed vessel was forced into said channel marker by the wake of an approximately 50' vessel that overtook Ves1 on the starboard side while heading north in the ICW. RP stated he advised OP1 to return Ves1 to the club. 
  
  
  Upon Ves1's return, OP1 advised what occurred and left the area. RP discovered the damage amount is listed in the area of 10,000.00. Upon inspecting Ves1, this officer observed damage to the starboard side of Ves1. Said damage being   cracks in the hull from the bow towards mid vessel. (Refer to photographs of damage and GPS information) RP provided the contact information of OP1.
   
  	Upon making contact with OP1, same stated he was operating Ves1 while in the ICW alone (refer to Lat & Long) at a speed of approx. 25 mph,  and noticed a large white in color vessel behind him at a distance. OP1 went on to say, upon approaching channel marker 58, said white unknown vessel, approx. 50' overtook Ves1 to the port side. OP1 stated this action caused a wake that forced Ves1 starboard. This action caused Ves1 to make contact with fixed channel marker. OP1 stated he did not see the overtaking vessel until same was past his position and was at a speed twice as fast as Ves1's. Said white vessel continued north in the ICW out of sight. Once OP1 noticed the listed damage, he called the boat club and reported the incident. OP1 was advised to return the vessel to the club. OP1 advised he turned vessel around and returned to said club. OP1 was issued the attched citation. Written Warning no. W1160682 for Failure to report vessel collision .
  