On 5/4/13 operator was operating vessel FL 1443 LR south bound on the ICW just south of Haulover Sandbar. Operator was following a large vessel, very closely, and he was trying to go around the vessel's port side. His visibility was obstructed by the wake from the large vessel ahead. A hat flew off one the occupants of his vessel and distracted the Operator.  When he looked forward marker 11 was in front of him and tried to maneuver to starboard but the collision was imminent.  Occupant was ejected from the vessel and one person suffered a dislocated shoulder. Operator was warned for careless operation of a vessel.;
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