RedactedNarrative: A boating accident involving 2 boats occurred on July 26, 2014 during the Newport Folk Festival in Narragansett Bay. Reports indicate that both boats were anchored in the waters off of Fort Adams when the boats made contact with each other.  According to Boating Accident Reports, Vessel 1 stated that winds and choppy waters caused his boat (32’ cabin motor) to strike the bow of a 34’ sailboat (Vessel 2).  Operator2 reported that no one was at the helm of Vessel 1 when his boat was hit on the portside causing approximately $5,000 in Damages. 
  
  Operator stated in his report that his anchor dragged due to weather and choppiness of the congested waters.