RedactedNarrative: Vessel #2 was heading downwind on starboard tack. 
  Vessel #1 was heading upwind on port tack. 
  Two sail vessels passed between vessel #1 and vessel #2 causing the operators to lose sight of each other.  Vessels #1 and #2 collided bow-to-bow causing damage to both vessels.  Both vessels were being operated by novice sailors involved in an instructional sailing race.
  Owner of vessel #1 took responsibility and made an insurance claim.