Mix up 10 bucks worth of gel coat, basically just polyester resin, a
little thickener like silica gel , colourant, hardner and slop it on
with a cheap brush, one coat at a time. Be sure to sand the area for
grip and clean the area with acetone. Does it matter what it looks
like if further damage is prevented?

If you get embarrassed, fillet, fair, and smooth it. I'd be more
embarrassed about being embarrassed.

How do boats escape?

Terry K