Operator rented a PWC in Sebastian, Fl. This was his first time operating a PWC. He was given instructions on how to operate the vessel by the livery owner prior to leaving the marina. He proceeded out of the marina toward the ICW. When he cleared the east end of the dock he began to throttle up. He began to go too fast for his comfort and panicked when he realized he was heading straight for a sign post. He stated that he froze as he realized he was going to impact the sign. He hit the sign while on plane and was ejected from the PWC. He swam over the sign he impacted and held on until help came. He sustained a laceration to his right knee.; Operator was transported the Sebastian River Medical Center where he was admitted to the emergency room for treatment. I was told by his attending nurse that he received 10 stitches to close his knee wound and that he had no other serious physical problems.
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