RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated in effect:  I was going through the canal and the current pushed me into the bridge. 
  
  Investigation on Scene revealed:  V1 was traveling northbound through the Point Pleasant Canal with the current pushing behind the vessel. 
   Operator #1 did not request an adequate bridge opening request and was unable to maintain control of his vessel.  Subsequently, the mast of the vessel struck the center span of the bridge.  The vessel sustained damage to the mast.  The bridge did not sustain any visible damage.  The operator did sustain any injuries.