RedactedNarrative: V1 was traveling northbound on the Indian River in the Intracostal Waterway. V1 was located approximately 1/2 mile south of the Wabasso Causeway. The channel veered to the west but the operator moved outside the channel, striking a dock extending from the east shoreline.
  
  Operator stated that at approximately 8:00 p.m. he was traveling northbound in the Intracoastal Waterway at a speed of approximately 20 miles per hour. He was the sole occupant of the vessel at that time and was returning the vessel to his house after spending some time cruising with friends. 
  
  He stated that the channel veered to the west (see attached diagram) and he moved to the east of the channel without realizing how close to the shore he was. As he passed channel marker 85 he struck a pier which extended west into the river from the east shoreline.