RedactedNarrative: On May 30, 2015 at around 1830 on Lake James near Goat Island, a PWC (vessel #2) operated by Operator2 collided with a 24'' Master Craft ski boat (vessel #1) that was aground on the beach at Goat Island (GPS coordinates: N 35.4420 W 081.5112). Vessel #1 that was aground on the beach was owned and operated by Operator1. At around 18:30, operator2 got on a 10'' Yamaha PWC, vessel #2, without any permission and proceeded to operate it in a careless and negligent manner by taking off at greater than no wake speed from the beach on Goat Island. Operator2 then went out on the PWC, vessel #2, about fifty yards before making a u turn towards the right. Operator2 then proceeded to head back towards the beach on the PWC, vessel #2, at greater than no wake speed as if to splash some of the swimmers around Operator1's vessel, vessel #1. Vessel #2) operated by Operator2 then quickly approached Operator1's vessel, vessel #1, from the stern resulting in a collision. 
  
  Vessel #2 collided with Operator1's vessel,  vessel #1 from the stern on the starboard side which through Operator2 off the PWC,  vessel #2 towards the beach. Operator2 was not injured.  However, the collision resulted in an estimated $4,500 worth of damage to Operator1's vessel, vessell #1, and around $300 worth of damage to vessel #2. The damage on Operator1's vessel, vessel #1 included damage to the wooden stern ski platform, a hole and scratches in the gel coat as well as some possible damage underneath the ski platform. The damage to vessel #2 was some minor scratches and the emblem torn off the front as well as the front bumper torn. 
  
  Moreover, immediately after the collision, Operator2 was approached by Operator1 who was clearly upset about the incident. The two exchanged some words which resulted in Operator2 leaving the scene for good without ever giving Operator1 any of his information. In addition, witnesses stated that Operator2 had been drinking alcohol and was in their opinion impaired. Furthermore, Operator1 was uncooperative with Master Officer later that evening concerning this incident. 
  
  In conclusion, after investigating this incident, I believe based on my experience and all the facts from witnesses as well as the damaged vessels at the scene, that Operator2's careless and negligent operation of vessel #2 which he had no permission to be on and no business being on due to his inexperience, without a doubt was the cause of this incident. Lastly, it should be noted that charges are pending due to further investigation by Officer and myself.
   