RedactedNarrative: Vessel #1 and #2 were both sailing in the annual Figawi Race upwind on starboard tack approximately 1 mile after the start.   Vessel #1 was 100 yards ahead and 3 to 4 boat lengths to leeward.  Vessel #1 tacked to port, fouled the jib to weather and fell onto port tack nearly stationary without steerage.  Vessel #2 approached on starboard overpowered by their sail selection.  Vessel #2 hailed starboard and vessel #1 hailed disabled.  Vessel #2 did not alter starboard course, attempt to slow down or tack.  
  
  Vessel #2 struck vessel #1 under full sails power at 7-8 knots.  The bow came over the starboard rail (mid point) of vessel #1.   Vessel #2 did not stop his vessel to check on the damage or see if any injury and continued with the race and finished 2nd in his class.   Vessel #1 filed a protest with the race committee and a hearing with conducted.  Vessel #2 was disqualified from the race.
  
  7/20/16 update this report was filed with the MEP recently and the officer is trying to contact the operator of vessel #2 for more information to complete the case.
  
  Officer determined that both vessels could have taken steps to avoid the accident.  Race committee stated that Vessel #1 failed to keep clear of vessel #2 and that vessel #2 failed to alter course earlier or to tack.