Vessel #1 (V1) 1986, Jalapeno, 30’ 6” Ontario Yachts, model Etchells, Sailboat, no engine      	



Vessel #2 (V2) – 2001, Grin, 26”3” J Composites, model J/80, Yamaha outboard engine, 6 hp

On 01/14/2023, at about 01:15 p.m., V1, Operated and V2, operated were on Lake Washington, preparing to dock, west of Newport Yach Club nearest the city of Bellevue, WA in King county.

According to the Law Enforcement, operator of V1, and V2 operator, both had just completed a regatta on Lake Washington and were in the vicinity of the finish line. V1,, was in the process of lowering the sails and underway by their engine. V2, Grin, was under sail and the right of the V1,, on a converging course when the collision occurred. V2,, bow struck V1, on their starboard side approx. 2 feet aft from their bow. V1,had significant damage, her hull was pierced above the waterline and bowsprit damaged. V2, had only some insignificant scrapes to the gelcoat. Neither vessel maintained an adequate lookout to make a change in course/speed to avoid the collision. No one was injured.

V1 – Minor scratches to gelcoat on bow.
V2 – Hole and cracked fiberglass in starboard bow, damage to bowsprit, it’s inset and drain.

Injuries 0 / 0 Fatalities
No Apparent Drug/Alcohol Involvement
V1 Damage estimated at $5,500 / V2 Damage Estimated at $3,000 
V1 Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card / V2 Operator Did Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
Lake Washington
Bellevue                      