RedactedNarrative: On Wednesday, May 20th, 2015 around 6:45pm subjects were traveling in a north north easterly direction in Abbott's Creek along the eastern shoreline above the NC highway 8 bridge. Also, at approximately 6:45pm on May 20th, 2015, Operator2 and friends were attempting to start a wake boarder in a west southwestern direction from a fixed pier in a small cove on the eastern shore of Abbott's Creek on High Rock Lake. Due to Operator2'' direction of travel and the time of day, Operator2'' vessel was traveling directly toward the setting sun. Operator1 was operating an 18'' Glassport inboard/outboard open motorboat, vessel one (V1). Operator2 was operating an 18'' Dixie inboard/outboard open motorboat, vessel two (V2). As Operator1's vessel (V1) was crossing the mouth of a small cove, Operator2'' vessel (V2) accelerated to start a wake boarder. Upon acceleration of Operator2'' vessel (V2), the bow(front) of the vessel raised up into the air due to the force of the motor and resistance of the weight of the wake boarder at the stern (rear). As the bow(front) of Operator2'' vessel (V2) leveled off, it was directly in line for a perpendicular collision with Operator1's vessel (V1). 
   
  A passenger aboard Operator1's vessel (V1), noticed the approaching vessel (V2) just prior to impact and advised Operator1. Operator1 attempted to accelerate his vessel (V1), but it was not in time to avoid collision. Operator2 vessel (V2) struck Operator1's vessel (V1) at the stern on the starboard side approximately 2 feet in front of the transom, leaving a void from the gunwale to just below the waterline. The void in Operator1's vessel (V1) is approximately 1.5 feet across and 2.5 feet vertically, as shown in the attached photo. Operator1 was able to get his vessel (V1) to the shoreline before it came to rest on the bottom of Abbott's creek with the bow ashore and the stern in approximately 1.5 feet of water. Operator2'' vessel(V2) had damage to the gel coat and fiberglass starting on both sides of the keel at the bow and trailing back toward mid ship. Operator1's vessel (V1) had two passengers. Operator2'' vessel (V2) had 5 passengers and a skier being towed. 
   
  Contributing factors for vessel one (V1) include, operator failed to keep proper lookout and operated contrary to the rules of navigation. Contributing factors for vessel two (V2) include, operator failed to keep proper lookout and obstructed forward vision due to bow(front) of boat raised, passengers in bow area, and traveling toward the sun. All Pivots were used properly and there was no alcohol involved in this incident. There are no charges that have been filed at this time.