RedactedNarrative: The operator of Vessel I was traveling in a northerly direction and briefly lost sight of buoy #11 while looking at an approaching boat. When he looked back from the other vessel, he saw the green buoy #11 directly in front of him. He attempted to turn left but struck the buoy with the starboard bow, causing damage to the fiberglass which resulted in $12,625.00 worth of damage. The operator had recently had shoulder surgery and reinjured himself during the accident; however, he refused medical treatment at the scene and later went to the hospital on his own.