RedactedNarrative: On 01-02-2018 at approximately 12:20am, V1, a white 2009 McMaster Yacht (Documented Vessel #DO1237560) was traveling south on the Halifax river as it approached the draw bridge on Highbridge Road.  After notifying the bridge tender of its intent to pass through, the bridge tender activated the bridge but was only able to open the east side of the lift gate due to previous mechanical issues.  
       As V1 began to pass though the opened lift gate, a strong gust of wind out of the east pushed V1 into the closed west side lift gate.  As a result of the contact, V1 sustained a large amount of damage to the upper starboard brow (fiberglass).  The bridge sustained damage to a small lubrication/grease line junction box that was attached to the west lift gate.  No injuries occurred as a result of this vessel crash and no other damages occurred.