RedactedNarrative: V1's operator stated he was attempting to anchor in front of V2. They threw anchor as the wind was blowing them towards V2. They noticed the anchored was not catching so they attempted to put it in gear forward to avoid collision. V1's vessel did not engaged in forward gear causing the bimini pole to scratch V2 port bow. V1's operator was given 2 citations for boating safety gear. Hewas also given a written warning for careless operation because he failed to avoid a collision. 
  
  Upon inspection, his throttle cable came loose from the bracket.