Operator of Vessel #1 stated to the effect while on scene:

I was attempting to pull into the "Pig and Parrot Restaurant". I carefully approached the Brielle Yacht Club fuel dock and inquired if I could dock by the restaurant. The dock master directed me to an open slip in front of the restaurant. Upon attempting to dock my boat, a random gentlemen guided me elsewhere stating the slip will be needed by a third party. While redirecting my boat, I got caught up in the current and wind, becoming uncomfortably close to docked boats. I put my engine in gear in attempt to clear the docked boats but struck the bow anchor of a docked boat and created damage to my hull.

Investigation at the scene revealed:
While Operator #1 was attempting to dock at the Pig & Parrot Restaurant located in Brielle Borough, Monmouth County, same attempted to redirect their course of direction specifically by maneuvering left. While doing so, same got caught up in the wind/current and began drifting right, in the direction of docked vessels. At this time, Operator #1 throttled up in attempt to accelerate passed the docked vessels located to its right, see diagram. As a result, Operator #1 struck a piling with its swim platform, in addition to Vessel #2's Bow/Rub rail with its starboard gunwale as well as the Bow/Keel (waterline) with its swim platform. To continue, Operator #1 struck Vessel #3's windlass anchor with its starboard side thus creating extensive damage to his hull. Neither V2 nor V3 accrued damage.

Damage:

Vessel #1 sustained significant damage to the starboard side hull as V3's windlass anchor scratched and penetrated the fiberglass.

No injuries reported.

I've contacted both owner's of V2 & V3 via telephone and email regarding this accident. Neither anticipate monetary damages nor are they requesting any sort of compensation.

MANASQUAN RIVER
BRIELLE BOROUGH               