RedactedNarrative: During the investigation we determined that the operator of Ohio vessel 1, was operating west, parallel to the beach in a straight line at approximately 30 miles per hour.  He began to decelerate to about 20 miles per hour when he turned portside.  
  
  The operator of Ohio vessel 2, was also operating westbound at approximately 40 mph and parallel to the beach.  Vessel 2 operator was behind Vessel 1 and off to his port 30-50 feet.  Operator 2, began to catch up to Vessel 1, when the operator of Vessel 1, decided to turn portside, striking Ohio vessel 2, on the starboard side.