Operator A was operating his vessel on Casa Blanca Lake and had stopped to prpepare to pull water skiers.  Operator B was operating a PWC in the area and due to operator inattention and excessive struck the port side of Operator A boat.  2 of the passengers in Operator A boat received minor injuries.  Operator B received serious blunt trauma to his face from the collision.  Both vessels received damage to fiberglass and hulls.

CONCLUSION: The primary cause of the collision appeared to be inattention by the operator of the PWC, along with excessive speed. While the PWC operator stated he was only going 20mph when the collision occurred, the damage done to the ski boat suggests a higher speed.  The PWC operator failed to give right of way to the ski boat.  The PWC operator was issued citations for Negligent Operation of a Vessel and Violation for 50 ft rule.
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