RedactedNarrative: On August 22, 2015, Operator1 and friend had launched their 19'' Swan Point boat from Radio Island Marina with the intention of trolling for fish near Cape Lookout. Near the same time, Operator2 had launched his 25'' Regulator from his residence located in Atlantic Beach, with the intention of going to Cape Lookout. He was accompanied by his wife, and another couple. The weather conditions for that day were light wind, sunny skies, with the temperature in the mid-eighties. 
   
  Around 2:00pm, Operator1 was operating her vessel in an easterly direction while traveling at approximately 5 miles per hour near the north western portion of the Cape. At the same time, Operator2 was operating his vessel in the same direction while traveling at approximately 25 miles per hour, just west of the location of Operator1's vessel. Operator2 did not see Operator1 as he reduced his throttle, causing the bow of his vessel to obstruct his forward view. As a result, Operator2's vessel collided with Operator1's vessel. Operator2's bow struck Operator1's stern and outboard engine, breaking the back rest and pushing over the console as the 25'' Regulator climbed on top of the 19'' Swan Point. Operator1 and occupant saw the 25'' Regulator prior to impact, giving them enough time to jump from the vessel. Operator2 towed Operator1's vessel close to Radio Island Marina, then a boat towing service towed the vessel the rest of the way. 
  
  
  Damage to Operator1's vessel: 
  Busted hood on outboard engine, plus emmersion in salt water. Broken wooden back rest. Destroyed center console and windshield. 
  
  Damage to Operator2's vessel: 
  Small gash in the gel coat of the bow, plus cosmetic scratches. 
  
  Note: 
  I arrived at Operator2's residence at approximately 6:00pm (4 hours after the incident). I would note that he had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from his person, red glassy eyes, and asked the same questions repeatedly after an answer had been provided. There is no way to substantiate Operator2's level of impairment, or lack thereof at the time of the incident, or the amount he had consumed after the accident had occurred. But, I would note that based on my training and experience, there was some level of impairment at the time of our interview.
   