RedactedNarrative: Vessel #1 (V1) – Seascape 27 Auxiliary Sailboat “PERSISTANCE” – Year Unknown
  Vessel #2 (V2) – 1985, 36’ 6” Pearson Auxiliary Sailboat w/1 29 HP Inboard Engine
  
  On 06/16/2018, at about 03:00 p.m., these two vessels were cruising on Puget Sound about 1.5 miles off Elliott Bay located near Seattle, WA in King county.
  
  According to the Operator of V2, he was under sail at 45° NNE toward Elliot Bay Marina traveling at 4 knots, windspeed 15 gust 18.  V1, Unknown Operator, was under sail traveling roughly toward V2 other direction.  V1 gave way turning South but then did a sudden gybe into the path of V2.
  
  V1 collided with the starboard bow pulpit of V2, the starboard bow of V2 collided with the starboard forward/bow of V1.  (V2) made a last second attempt to avoid collision by turning starboard.  
  
  V2’s bow pulpit was ripped up from the decking and bent, and then bent his furling system on head stay.  V2’s pulpit got tangled with V1’s lifelines/stanchions.  Neither boat was able to steer with full sails up.  The Operator of V1, a young teen male, was angry, accusing and swearing.  
  
  Operator2’s actions were to get his vessel, V2, under control then exchange information with the Operator of V1.  Operator2 detangled and separated the boats and started his engine.  He was unable to furl V2’s head sail as the furling was bent.  The head sail had to be removed from the furling. 
  
  Operator2 lowered his main sail.  Once V2 was safe and under control, Operator2 attempted to make contact with V1, who was heading South.  V2 pursued V1 but a tug and barge prevented him from catching up with V1.  Operator2 was not able to exchange insurance or contact information with the other operator.  
  
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
  No Apparent Alcohol/Drug Involvement
  V1 – Damage estimate unknown / V2 – Damage estimated at $5,000 
  V1 Operator PFD wear Unknown / V2 Operator was wearing a PFD
  V1 Operator mandatory Boater Education Card Unknown / V2 Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card
  