Vessel LA 9337 FU was traveling Southeast in Lake Pelba, in St. Martin Parish.  The vessel was occupied with six subjects.  The operator was towing a skier, who was skiing outside the port wave.  She then decided to travel to the starboard wake.  While jumping across the port wake she plunged into the water.  At this time the wakeboard hit her causing a severe cut to the head.  She was then taken out of the water and brought to Pat's in Henderson.  She was then transported to Lafayette General Hospital for her injury, by her friend and passenger.  skier was wearing a PFD while skiing.  Alcohol was not a contributing factor.
Henderson                     