RedactedNarrative: On 6/17/22 at approximately 14:15, vessel 1 was in the process of docking a new vessel for the first time.  Operator1 traveled approximately 50 yards west of lake james marina at a slow rate of speed towards his dock.  The wind started pushing vessel 1 towards the burke county sheriffs office vessel, vessel 2 that was docked/moored at lake james marina.  
  
  Operator1 attempted to steer away from vessel 2, but did not realize he had to have more throttle to control the jet propulsion.  The starboard stern and ladder of vessel 1 struck the starboard side of vessel 2 causing at least 3 gouges in the starboard side of vessel 2.  Vessel 1 had minimal damage to the rubber railing on the starboard stern and white paint transfer on the ladder.  Vessel 1 operator was cooperative and there was no alcohol involved in the incident.
  
  
  
  