RedactedNarrative: PWC collided with offshore lighthouse in rough seas as operator and passenger tried climb onto lighthouse.
  
  At approximately 1240 hours a PWC (FL 7234 NU) with owner/operator was operating in the vicinity of Alligator Reef Lighthouse. The operator and passenger then attempted to climb onto the lighthouse access platform. As they approached the ladder to the platform, the large swells (3-4 ft) forced the PWC into the ladder. As the PWC lowered into the trough of the wave it moved under the ladder. When the next swell caused the PWC to rise, the ladder of the lighthouse access platform punched multiple holes into the fiberglass of the PWC. Subjects were able to climb to safety on the access platfom, but the PWC began to take on water. As the rough seas continued it swept the PWC away from the lighthouse. At that time, operator was able to signal to a nearby boat. The good samaritan boat contacted the US Coast Guard.