RedactedNarrative: Two sailing vessels hit causing damage Operator1 stated he was participating in the “Wednesday Night Fun Race” organized by Bluewater Bay Sailing Club when another vessel in the race, named LOLITA, ran into his vessel, Amazing Grace registered as FL4422MZ, causing damage. Operator1 also stated “LOLITA” was a member of the Bluewater Bay Sailing Club and he had identified the owner. I asked Operator1 how the accident occurred and he stated that his vessel was on starboard tack crossing “LOLITA” when the bow of “LOLITA” hit the port stern of his vessel. He then stated “LOLITA” was closing in on shallow water and turned to its starboard side to avoid running aground when the accident occurred. He also stated that after the collision he went back to Bluewater Bay Marina and that “LOLITA” continued on in the race. I asked Operator1 If he would provide a sworn written statement and he agreed to do so (see attached). 
  
  On July 16, 2015 I received a call from Operator2. Operator2 stated Operator1 contacted him in reference to the accident and received my phone number from him. I asked Operator2 if he was available to meet so we could discuss what had occurred and look at his vessel. Operator2 stated he was out of town and would be back the next day. I advised Operator2 to contact me on July 17, 2015 and we would discuss what occurred and he agreed to do so. 
  
  On July 17, 2015 at approximately 5:00 PM, I met Operator2 at Bluewater Bay Marina where his vessel was also docked. I asked Operator2 what occurred and he stated that he participating in the “Wednesday Night Fun Race” organized by Bluewater Bay marina when a vessel on starboard tack, “Amazing Grace” came across his vessel and they hit, causing damage. Operator2 also stated that his vessel was close to running aground and he had no forward control due to a winch being fouled that controlled the jib. Operator2 then stated as the other vessel began getting close to his he yelled “Dead rudder” to the other vessel, “Amazing Grace”. Operator2 stated he was trying to turn his vessel to prevent running aground when the Amazing Grace came across the bow of his vessel and they made contact. I asked Operator2 what occurred after they made contact and he stated he sailed out to the Bay and back to give Operator1 time to calm down because he looked very aggravated. I asked Operator2 if he would provide a sworn written statement and he agreed to do so (see attached).