RedactedNarrative: On 12/17/14 at approximately 7:00am-Vessel 2(LA-1700-EX, 29' split windshield Cottonmouth Bay Boat) was approaching the opening of the Hot Water Canal heading generally WNW in the ICW coming from Bayou Bienvenue locks.  Vessel 1 (LA-5622-FY, 20' Sea Fox CC bay boat) was departing from an adjacent water body heading generally ESE.  Vessel 1 operator stated that he had just achieved plane and could not see because of the sun glare on the water.  He continued on plane unknowingly heading toward Vessel 2. Vessel 2 operator could not determine Vessel1  intentions and reduced throttle to neutral coming to drift in the water.  Immediately prior to impact Vessel 1 operator sees Vessel 2 and 3 occupants.  Operator of Vessel 1 executes a hard turn to port slamming into the starboard side bow portion of Vessel 2.  Multiple fractures of the bow, gunwale and side of Vessel 2 were sustained.  No injuries/fatalities. The incident was self-reported by both operators the following day, no indications from any parties that alcohol/drug intoxication contributed to the incident. During interview with Operator of Vessel 1, he admitted that he could not see the Vessel 2 and its occupants until immediately prior to impact.  Because of the Operator 1 was deemed to be traveling at an unsafe speed given the conditions (sun glare). A prudent boater would have reduced throttle/speed and traveled in a direction that eliminated sun glare. Operator 1 was issued a citation for Careless Operation . Primary factor-Excessive speed (given sun glare reducing vision of operator. ), Secondary=Restricted Vision, Tertiary-Rules of the road #7 and 16. PFDs were used by occupants of Vessel 2, remote steering on both vessels. No indication of drug or alcohol intoxication.