RedactedNarrative: On 04/25/2020 at approximately 11:30am, operator1 was fishing/drifting on the catawba river on lake norman. Operator2 and his passenger were traveling west up the catawba river on lake norman. The two boats were in the area of catawba, nc. 
  
  At this time it began to rain, so subject ducked down behind the console of his boat to shield himself from the rain which obstructed his vision. 
  
  While traveling down the river vessel 2 struck vessel 1 on the front starboard (right) side and crossed to the rear port (left) side. Vessel 1 sustained damage to the deck, center console, steering wheel, rod holders, and starboard side. Vessel 2 sustained damage to the hull on the starboard side including gouges in the fiberglass, and paint transfer. 
  
  The motor sustained a broken anti-ventilation plate. Prior to the collision operator1 jumped into the water to avoid being struck by vessel 2. As a result of the impact, subject fell to the deck of vessel 2. After realizing they had struck another vessel, Operator2 maneuvered his vessel and assisted operator1 into his boat. Operator2 notified emergency communications and towed vessel 1 and operator1 to long island access area in catawba, nc.  All parties refused medical treatment upon arrival, and no injuries or vessel damage occurred.
  