RedactedNarrative: On 06/24/17 at approximately 4:46 P.M. I, Corporal of the Maryland Natural Resources Police, received a call for a vessel accident that occurred at the mouth of the Severn River between two sailboats. I contacted the two individuals involved in the accident to ensure there were no personal injuries. 
  
  Both Operator1 and Operator2 advised that there were no injuries just damage to both sailboats. Operator1 stated that he was taking his sailboat back to Osprey Marina in Rock Hall to assess the damage and Operator2 stated that his sailboat was being taken to Whitehall Marina. Once I confirmed that no injuries were sustained I advised both Operator1 and Operator2 that I would meet up with them in the coming days to gather statements and complete a boat accident report. 
   
   
  On 06/25/17 at around 9:00 A.M. I met with Operator1 and his nephew to get their statements and to take pictures of Operator1's sailboat. Operator1 stated that on 06/24/17 at around 4:00 P.M. he and V1 nephew were sailing aboard his 42' Sabre sailboat on a port tack heading towards the mouth of the Severn River. Operator1 advised that the boat was leaning on its starboard side and both his and V1 nephew's view towards the starboard side of their vessel was restricted due to the sails. V1 nephew stated that they were doing about 7 knots when he heard a faint voice yelling in the distance. V1 nephew stated that the yelling got progressively louder until they felt impact on the starboard side of their vessel. Operator1 and V1 nephew observed Operator2 standing on the bow of his vessel yelling for them to untangle his anchor from their rigging. Operator1 stated that the bow of Operator2's vessel struck the starboard side of his vessel approximately 4-6 feet from the stern. Operator1 stated that most of the damage was caused by Operator2's anchor getting caught in the life lines and pulled down several of the starboard rail stanchions. There was also damage to the bimini as well as the stern rail. V1 nephew was able to untangle the anchor and free themselves of Operator2's vessel. Operator1 advised that both parties were able to exchange information and Operator1 used auxiliary engine power to return back to Osprey Marina in Rock Hall where Haven Harbor Marina will be making the repairs. Operator1 stated that Operator2 was a novice sailor  and that he was on a "beam reach" with 15-20 knots of wind but was not able to maneuver his vessel or fall off to avoid impact. Operator1 further stated that Operator2's sails were full during impact. 
   
  On 06/25/17 at approximately 12:30 P.M. I met with Operator2 to get his statement and to take pictures of his sailboat. Operator2 stated that around 4:00 P.M. he was sailing south towards the mouth of the Severn River aboard his 27' Bayliner Marine sailboat when he observed Operator1's 42' sailboat about 200-300 feet to his port side. Operator2 noticed that Operator1 could not see him because he observed that Operator1's vessel was not altering its course and further observed that Operator1's sails were to the starboard side of the vessel and the vessel was leaning approximately 35 degrees under sail. Operator2 estimated that Operator1's vessel was travelling at around 8-9 knots. Operator2 stated that he was continuing south at around 2-3 knots when he observed that Operator1's vessel was now around 150-200 feet off of his port side. It was at this time that Operator2 sounded his air horn twice and yelled at Operator1 to turn to his port as loud as he could. Despite Operator2's efforts with the air horn and his yelling, Operator1's vessel did not alter its course. Operator2 tried his best to turn but his vessel has no keel and he stated impact was inevitable. Operator2 stated that the bow of his vessel struck with little force to the starboard side of Operator1's vessel. Operator2 stated that his anchor got caught in the rigging of Operator1's vessel and yanked his vessel around. When this happened, it ripped Operator1's canopy off. Operator2 stated that after the incident, he signaled to Operator1 to communicate over VHF radio. Operator2 stated that Operator1 didn't have his VHF radio on until after the incident. Operator2 stated that he exchanged his information to Operator1 over the radio and Operator1 seemed very agitated. Once Operator2's vessel was clear and information was exchanged, Operator2 took his vessel back to Whitehall Marina in Whitehall Creek. 
   
  At the time of the accident both vessels were under sail. The accident resulted in property damage only no injuries were sustained. At this time no charges have been filed and the investigation is still ongoing. All events occurred in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
  