Vessel 1 operated by operator1 was entering the canal at carova beach traveling east.  At the same time, vessel 2 operated by operator2 was leaving the canal traveling west.  Also in the canal were two kayakers (canoes) on the northern side of the canal.  As operator2 approached the kayakers, she operated her vessel to the south side of the canal to go around the kayakers.  After operator2 passed the kayakers, she increased her speed.  Operator1 was on the south side of the canal and saw operator2's vessel coming straight toward him.  Operator1 did not change speed, but just before impact, he did turn sharply to his left (port) side.  Also just before impact, operator2 turned her vessel to the right (starboard).  Upon impact, operator1 was ejected from his vessel and operator2's passenger was also ejected from her vessel.  Operator2's vessel had travelled over operator1' vessel.  Operator1' vessel kept going in a spinning motion until it ran aground.  Operator2's vessel was still operational, so she retrieved operator1 and her passenger from the water.
CAROVA BEACH                  