RedactedNarrative: On 04-09-22 at approximately 1:15 p.m. V1 and V2 were recreational cruising on the Little Manatee River. V1 slowed its speed and turned into the path of V2 causing a collision and damage to both vessels.  There were no injuries from the collision.
  
  Based on the vessel's (V1 and V2) physical damage and the statements provided by the vessel operators it was determined the following occurred:
  
  1.  V1 was traveling west in the Little Manatee River near Snake Island.
  2.  V2 was traveling west in the Little Manatee River behind and to the starboard side of V1.  
  3.  V1 reduced speed after V1 occupant's hat went overboard.
  4.  V1 began to make a starboard turn.
  5.  V1 became aware of V2 traveling towards V1.
  6.  V1 took action to avoid collision by reversing.
  7.  V2 became aware of V1's change in direction and took action to avoid collision by turning starboard.
  8.  V1's bow and V2's bow made contact.
  9.  There were no injuries resulting from the collision.
  