On 06/08/2013, at about 1:00 pm, Vessels #1 and #2 were operating on the East side of Lake Goodwin located in Snohomish county WA when the vessels collided.  Both vessels were operating at an estimated speed of 11-20 mph with V1 traveling just ahead and to the left of V2.  The vessels were east bound headed to the middle of the lake when suddenly V1 made a sharp right hand turn spinning around at 180 degrees.  This maneuver put V1 facing V2 and directly in its path.  V2 had little or not time to react and subsequently collided with V1.  The vessels collided outside of the no-wake zone just past the blue floating dock.
 
The vessels hit head on and V2 went over the front of V1 throwing both operators from their vessels.  When Operator2 (V2) regained his bearings he immediately began to look for Operator1 (V1).  Operator2 found Operator1 nearby face down, unconscious in the water.  Operator2 rolled Operator1 over and could see that he had suffered some type of head injury.  Operator2 began to yell for help and swimming to the docks.  A witness on shore called 911.  A nearby ski boat had heard the cries for help and responded to the scene of the accident and recovered both Operator1 and Operator2 from the water returning them to a nearby dock where medical personnel was waiting.  During this time, Operator1 began to regain consciousness.  Due to his head injury, Operator1 was transported to the hospital for further evaluation.  According to his family, Operator1 did not appear to have any serious injuries other than a laceration to his left eye that required 12 stitches.
 
Both PWCs were recovered with minor damages.  Both Operator1 and Operator2 received infractions for not having their mandatory Boater Education Card.
 
One injury / No fatalities.
No apparent alcohol involvement.
Both PWCs received only minor damages.
Both operators were wearing a PFD and had their safety lanyards properly attached.
Neither operator had a mandatory Boater Education Card.
There were no Rules of the Road Violations.
Marysville