RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was inbound the Hillsboro Inlet and passing through the center span of the bridge as it opened. Vessel 2 was outbound the Hillsboro Inlet with a strong outgoing tide at his stern. While waiting for the bridge opening, vessel 2 was to the South side of the channel where his vision of inbound traffic was obstructed by the cement structure of the bridge and bridge tender house. As the center span of bridge opened, vessel 2 came around the corner of the structure at which time he encountered vessel 1 already coming through the bridge. Vessel 1 was as far to the North side of the channel as he could be while vessel 2 attempted to get as far South in the channel as he could. The port side of vessel 1 made contact with vessel 2 approximately midship on the port side causing fiberglass damage to both. Vessel 1 also was pushed up against the bridge fender system which caused fiberglass damage on that side from midship all the way back to the transom of the vessel. Both vessels were still operable and there were no injuries. The two vessels proceeded to Lighthouse Point Marina to report the accident to this agency. No additional at this time. 
  FWCDLE 146 (10/2010) 68D-21.004 F.A.C.