Vessel 1, with two persons on board, was headed east on the Huron River with the sails down and under power at approximately three miles per hour; this was the Operator's first time on the Huron River.  As Vessel 1 rounded the lighthouse, the Occupant went up on the bow of Vessel 1 with a flashlight to assess the location of Vessel 1 on the river; the Operator saw several white lights and followed those.  Assuming that Vessel 1 was travelling in the right direction, the Operator asked the Occupant to leave the bow and contact the Dock Master.  The Operator was having problems with the on board GPS and decided to turn it off.  The Operator was also unaware that there was a wall coming out from the breakwall.  Vessel 1 struck this wall at approximately three miles per hour.  The Operator was sitting in the cockpit of Vessel 1 with his left hand on the tiller at the time of the incident and the Operator was propelled into the bulkhead by the cabin door.  Nearby boaters assisted Vessel 1, transporting the Operator to shore for medical assistance and assisting the Occupant with getting Vessel 1 to the Yacht Club.  The Operator suffered a black eye and a laceration on top of his head which had to be sealed with glue.
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