Vessel 1 was being operated in a northeasterly direction approximately 100 yards off the Point Retreat beach area; waves at the time of the incident were 6-7 feet in height.  The Operator of Vessel 1 drove Vessel 1 up a large wave resulting in Vessel 1 becoming airborne in a vertical orientation.  The Operator let go of the handlebars of Vessel 1 to separate himself from Vessel 1 on the descent.  Vessel 1 fell back to the water surface and the Operator fell on top of Vessel 1 resulting in severe injuries to the Operator's back and right hip.  Bystanders assisted the Operator to shore and contacted local emergency services who responded to the scene and transported the Operator to the hospital.  The Operator was wearing a type 3 PFD at the time of the incident.
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