RedactedNarrative: On September 5, 2020 around 13:30 two vessels collided on lake norman near the county lines of mecklenburg and iredell.  Vessel # 1, a 19'' ft flying scot sailboat and vessel #2 a 29'' ft j88 sailboat.
  
   vessel #1 was under sail and had just finished a sailboat race. Vessel #1 turned out of the race area and headed north on davidson creek near the d6 marker. Vessel #2 also under sail, was on a parallel heading on the starboard side of vessel #1. 
  
  Vessel #2 was not involved in the race and was just out sailing. Both vessel #1 and vessel #2 were west of the race area.  Vessel # 1 moved into a position of irons. Vessel #1 was unable to maneuver.  Operator2 stated he observed vessel # 1 in irons but observed vessel #1 come out of irons. Operator2 assumed vessel #1 would accelerate out his path. Vessel #1 never cleared the path of vessel 2. Vessel #2''s bow collided at the starboard midship of vessel #1.
   
  Conclusion both vessels failed to keep proper lookout in order to maintain adequate distance to allow for a full appraisal of the situation and the risk of a collision. Both vessels had all required safety equipment. Neither vessel was registered with state as required by state law. Both owners thought they were exempt from this requirement but stated they would be in compliance before their next outing.
  