Investigation Revealed: Vessel #1 was traveling outbound in Absecon Inlet, in an easterly direction.  Vessel #2 was traveling in the same direction. Vessel #2 was traveling in the same direction , in close proximity to vessel #1.  Operator #1 impulsively steered hard to port in a 50 to 60 degree change of course, in order to go to the Brigantine side of the Inlet. During the course of this maneuver, vessel #1 crossed directly in front of vessel #2.  Vessel #2 then traveled directly into the port side of vessel #1, causing damage and internal injuries to operator #1. 
The collision was a direct result of the abrupt turning maneuver conducted by operator #1 and operator #2  operating in close proximity to vessel #1.
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