RedactedNarrative: CASE SUMMARY SYNOPSIS	
  
  On May 24th, 2017 at approximately 1245 hours, I Officer with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commision (FWC) responded to a boating incident involving multiple vessels at Harbor Town Marina in Merritt Island, Florida. There were three USCG documented vessels involved. When the incident occurred V-2 and V-3 were securely docked in their slips. V-1 was attempting to undock and pull out of the marina. The operator of V-1 lost control of the vessel causing the bow of V-1 to strike the bow of V-2. After striking V-2 the operator of V-1 attempted to take corrective actions in order to prevent another collision. The operator of V-1’s attempt to take corrective actions was unsuccessful and the bow of V-1 then struck the stern of V-3. The operator of V-1 then left the marina in order to prevent any further damage. 
  
  VESSEL DAMAGE
  
  V-1:
  Scuffs and paint damage to the port side of the bow, as well as, damage to the clear coat on the port stern.
  
  V-2: 
  Minor fiberglass stress cracks around the bow and anchor, as well as, a slightly bent bow railing. 
  
  V-3: 
  Damage to the entire teak railing around the stern of the vessel. 
  
  
  
  WEATHER
  
  	     The weather conditions reported for the area on the day of the incident stated an air temperature of 82 degrees Fahrenheit, with wind out of the Southwest at 18 miles per hour. Gusts were reported up to 40 miles per hour. The visibility was clear. Sunrise was at 0627 hours and sunset was at 2010 hours. Information was obtained from Weather Underground website. 
  
  
  
  
  