RedactedNarrative: On May 17, 2014 a boating accident occurred in Narragansett Bay during the Volvo Races.  Operator of Vessel 1 (Sea Girls), a spectator, was operating his 21’ power boat headed in a westerly direction in the area of Jamestown, RI at approximately 5 knots.  Vessel 2, a 40’ sailboat (Inishmer) also a spectator was headed west under motor power around 8-10 knots.  As Vessel  1 was traveling with the spectator fleet, it passed the stern of Vessel 2 (Inishmer).  Vessel 2 then shot out from the starboard side and turned right into Vessel 1.  
  
   (Vessel 1) put his boat in reverse , however, there was no time to react quick enough to avoid the collision.  Vessel 1 sustained a hole in the top of the hull along the port side of the gunwale in addition to possible structural damage.  There were no injuries reported.  Vessel 2 (Inishmer) did not report any damage or injuries.