Vessel 1 was traveling south on the Intra coastal Waterway approximately 5 to 10 feet ahead of Vessel 2.  V1 and V2 were traveling parallel to each other with V1 on the port side of V2.  V1 accelerated to and turned starboard crossing V2's path.  V2 operator turned off the power to the jet ski eliminating any ability to steer.  As a result of loss of steering V2 maintained its course and struck V1 on the starboard side near the rear of the jet ski.  After the collision V3 came over to see if the operators of V1 and V2 were ok.  While they were crowded together on the jet skis, a passing boat's wake caused the front of V2 to hit the rear of V3 causing minor fiberglass damage.
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