RedactedNarrative: On August 11, 2021 at approximately 4:30 PM, Maryland Natural Resources Police received a call for a boat accident. The Maryland Natural Resources Police Communications Operator advised that the incident occurred on August 8th, 2021 at Quantico Marina (100 Potomac Ave, Quantico, Virginia 22134 - Potomac River). The reporting person was the Harbor Master, advising that a minor boat accident  occurred in the confines of the marina. Harbormaster stated that a patron operating a 21 foot Chaparral showing Virginia registration "468 ZY" tail whipped a 48 foot Sunward Yacht baring the vessel name, Azimuth, (US Documented Vessel 950423) when making a sharp turn. The Azimuth was tied to that dock and not in motion at the time of the collision. Harbormaster advised that no injuries were sustained during the incident. Harbormaster advised that minor damages were sustained to the front quarter panel on the port side (left side) of Azimuth.
  It was later discovered that the person operating the 21 foot Chaparral was identified as OPERATOR 1. I made contact with OPERATOR 1 on August 16th, 2021 via phone. OPERATOR 1 advised that she was purchasing fuel at Quantico Marina when she struck Azimuth. She advised that the departing tide and her lack of boat handling experience were the contributing factors to the collision. OPERATOR 1 advised she only has 40 hours of operating experience. 
  Upon further investigation, I also discovered that The Azimuth was occupied by its owner at the time of impact. The Owner, was installing a water pump in the engine room when OPERATOR 1 stuck his vessel. According to OWNER 2's witness statement, he observed OPERATOR 1's vessel moving away from his boat and toward the fuel dock to tie up. OWNER 2's witness statement also noted that OPERATOR 1 apologized for striking his vessel with hers. OWNER 2 advised that he did not have any injuries due to the collision.
  According to OWNER 2, "there are discrete gouges through the gel coat and first layer of glass. There are four gouges to top layer of gel coat, the damages are within 2 x 3 foot area." OWNER 2 estimates over $2,000 in damage.
  All event occurred in Charles County, Maryland. Case closed.
  