RedactedNarrative: On April 18, 2015 at approximately 1730 hours, VI was entering Boca Raton Inlet from the Atlantic Ocean. The tidal current and wind were both strong at the time. Due to OP1 inexperience operating the 58 foot Sea Ray Cabin Cruiser vessel and other circumstances, he was unable to control the vessel well enough to avoid hitting the northeast fender system that extends out from underneath the Boca Raton Inlet Bridge. In the incident the starboard side bow and amidships sustained fiberglass and gelcoat damage. A sign and the spot light that illuminates it were damaged, photos were entered into Boca Raton Police incident files in Road Patrol Briefing. Total damage is estimated about $2000 between the State of Florida owned assets that were damaged and the damage to the vessel. OP1 has forwarded and cooperated with the investigation and provided all necessary information in order for the contract company, Transfield Services, to complete their repair and forward the invoice to operator.