RedactedNarrative: Vessel #1 (V1) – 2012, 20’ Alumaweld Super V LT Open Motorboat w/2 Yamaha Outboard Engines / 150 hp + 9.9 hp
  Vessel #2 (V2) – Naish Wooden Kite Board w/Park, 10 Meter Kite
  
  On 09/11/2016, at about 02:45 p.m., these two vessels were on the Klickitat River near Lyle, WA in Klickitat county.
   
  The Operator of V1  reported that on this date and time his vessel was exiting the Klickitat River.  He had to wait for Kite Boarders (including V2 Operator) to get out of the way, and then he got on plane.  
   
  Operator1 was in the narrow channel exiting the river when, about half way out, the water became very shallow.  All of a sudden v2 kite dropped down right at his bow.  The collision could not be avoided without endangering himself and his passengers.  
   
  No description of the accident was provided by V2's Operator.
   
  1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
  There was no apparent alcohol involvement
  V1 no damage reported / V2 reported $1,600 damage to his Kite
  There were no PFDs worn 
  Both Operators hade Oregon Boater Education Cards
  