RedactedNarrative: On January 30, 2016, at approximately 7:15 am, vessel FL9771PX (v2) was travelling east, cruising at approximately 25 mph. This vessel contained 2 occupants for a total of three occupants. Vessel FL 9771PX struck the documented vessel "Big Dog", while traveling approximately 25 mph. The vessel "Big Dog" was idling, bow north, while setting up kites for the purpose of fishing. It was struck on the port side. "Big Dog" had four total occupants. No serious injuries were sustained. Both vessels remained seaworthy after the accident and were able to navigate to safety, under their own power. Operator2 was cited for the misdemeanor offense of Reckless Operation of a Vessel.
  
  Vessel FL 9771 PX was cruising east at a speed of approximately 25 mph. Operator2 was behind the helm and was looking down at a chart. Subject2 was standing next to the operator and was looking down at a chart. Subject3 was standing aft facing backwards, rigging bait fish. None of the three vessel occupants were looking in the direction this vessel was traveling. 
  
  A few seconds before impact, Operator1 of the Big Dog vessel, observed FL 9771 PX on full plane heading for the port side of his vessel. Operator1 was able to reverse his vessel a few feet before impact. FL 9771 PX impacted the Big Dog's port side, penetrating the vessel above the water line. Occupant of the Big Dog, was below deck in the cabin and was a few feet away from being struck by the penetrating vessel's bow and anchor. Occupant escaped serious injury or death by a few feet. 
  
  OPERATOR2 RECEIVED STITCHES ON HIS FACE/CHEEK. NO FRACTURES.
   
  