Operator1 was operating a rented Personal Water Craft (Vessel 1) and struck an anchored parasailing vessel (Vessel 2). An infraction for Careless operation was given to Operator1.

 On May 4, 2013 at approximately 1600 hours a personal watercraft (V01) identified as FL 4974 PE struck an anchored parasailing vessel (V02) identified by Documentation# 1048915.

V02 was at anchor while V2 witness was furling the parasail at the stern of the vessel. V2 witness heard a PWC being operated nearby. V2 witness looked up and witnessed V01 operated by Operator1 coming toward him from the North. V2 witness witnessed Operator1 leap from V01 approx. 20 feet before impact with V02. V2 witness witnessed V01 continue it's momentum into the starboard side of V02 and make a clockwise rotation before coming to rest. Operator1 later collaborated the same version of the crash to Officer.
The markings and damage to the vessels was consistent with the statements given. Photos were taken of the damages. V01 sustained damage to the port side rub rail at approximately $200 in damage, and V02 sustained damage to the starboard side fiberglass hull and rub rail at approximately $2500. An infraction was issued to Operator1 reference careless operation of vessel F.S. 327.33(2).
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