Operator #1 stated in effect:

I was concentrating on docking.  My swim platform was in contact with motors, and I was pivoting off the motors and there was a woman sitting on the motors.  I then was able to move away.  I then heard there was a woman who cut her leg when she fell in the water.

Investigation at the scene revealed:  

Vessel #1 was attempting to dock at the southern most floating dock at the Deauville Inn in Strathmere Bay, Upper Township.  Vessel #2 was docked on the southern most floating dock with its motors oriented to the South.  Operator was utilizing the vessels joystick control in an attempt to spin Vessel #1.  Due to an unusually strong current, Vessel #1 was set down on Vessel #2, striking Vessel #2 at its port side motor. 

Victim #1 was standing in the aft cockpit at the stern of Vessel #2 attempting to fend off Vessel #1 from striking Vessel #2.  Victim #1 fell into the water and sustained a laceration to her lower left leg.  Victim #1 was retrieved from the water, and was transported to Cape Regional Medical Center by Ocean City Fire/EMS for further treatment.  No other injuries were observed or reported at the scene. 

Following the collision with Vessel #2, Vessel #1 then drifted into Vessel #3, striking its hull at the bow.  Vessel #1 sustained a minor chip in the fiberglass on its port side swim platform and was driven from the scene.  Vessel #2 sustained disabling damage to its port motor and was secured at the Deauville Inn pending arrangements with SeaTow.  Vessel #3 sustained minor fiberglass damage to the hull at the stem of the vessel.

STRATHMERE BAY
UPPER TWP                     