RedactedNarrative: SYNOPSIS
  On June 17, 2022, a houseboat, V1, attempted to dock at the state line launch ramp. During the docking wind blew the house boat into a docked vessel (V2), causing fiberglass damage to the rear port side of the vessel. There were no injuries. 
  
  NARRATIVE
  On June 17, 2022, I was notified of a vessel accident that took place at the State Line launch ramp on Lake Powell. National Park Service (NPS) Park Ranger 2 called me to report a house boat struck another vessel that was docked at the launch ramp. Park Ranger 2 explained the other vessel involved was owned by another NPS Ranger. Due to a conflict of interest he asked that I handle the accident. At the time I was out of state and would contact everyone involved upon my return. 
  
  During my time away Park Ranger 2 gathered everyone's information, including witness statements. The information gathered is attached to this report. 
  
  INVESTIGATION
  On June 21, 2022, I began my investigation to what took place several days earlier. I spoke with V2 Operator the operator of the Everglade fishing boat that was tied off to the dock. She explained that her boat was docked on the eastern side of the courteous dock near the end of the dock. Fenders were out on both sides of the vessel and it was secured to the dock. Two (2) other people were on board the vessel, V2 Passengers 1 & 2. 
  No lifejackets were worn due to being tied off to the dock. 
  
  V2 Operator explained that the house was coming in to dock from the buoy field, which is North West of the location. Several people from the house boat were on the courteous dock and were preparing to load the vessel. V2 Operator said the house boat turned in, in order to dock in front of her vessel (Everglades). As the house boat attempted to make the turn wind blowing from the east to west blew the house boat into the V2 Operator's vessel (Everglades). She said several attempts were made to get the operators attention by yelling. Several people on the dock also yelled at the operator of the houseboat to stop. V2 Operator made an attempt to stop the house boat from hitting her vessel, by using her legs. 
  
  The houseboat stuck the rear port side of the vessel, Everglades, causing fiberglass damage to the corner. Damage is approximately 6 inches to 12 inches in length. Photos were taken the day of the accident by Park Ranger 2 and I followed up with my own photos taken on June 21st.  
  
  In reading over a witness statement from Witness, who was docked on the opposite side of the courteous dock, he confirmed this story. 
  The operator of the houseboat is V1 Operator. He is a part owner of the houseboat. There was one other person on board the houseboat, V1 Passenger. She was wearing her lifejacket at the time of the incident. No other people were on the houseboat. A phone call was made to V1 Operator on June 21st, with no answer. A message was left to gather his side of the story. He did fill out a witness statement and is attached to this report. 
  
  On June 21, 2022, I traveled to Bulldog Boat Repairs in Page to document the damage to V2 Operator's vessel. I found no other damage to the vessel besides the 6 to 12 inch fiberglass damage. 
  
  CONCLUSION
  In conclusion V1 Operator miss judged the wind on June 17th, as he approach the dock. V1 Operator traveling from northwest to southeast from the buoy field turned too sharp and placed his vessel sideways to the wind. This caused his vessel to catch the wind and blew him at an angle into the Everglade vessel. V1 Operator would exchange information with V2 Operator and be responsible for the damages. 
  
  -	End of Report