Welcome to the NBN, Paws, what a sorry start! Perhaps you'd like to come up in "A New Member says HI" and tell us a bit about yourself.
Thanks for not naming the other boat, we do have a "no name & shame" ethos here.
Was the boat your own or a hire boat? I'm afraid this just happens when inexperienced (or even very experienced) peeps get caught out in strong winds but it certainly is their responsibility.