Operator of personal watercraft stated that he has never driven a PWC before. Operator was driving the PWC when he started to head towards the boat lift. Operator said he squeezed the gas, thinking that it was like the brake on a bike. The PWC then accelerated and he released the throttle and attempted to turn, except the PWC did not turn. Operator said that he then crashed through the boat lift and hit the dock.
Arden Hills                   