RedactedNarrative: The operators V1 and V2 were involved in a head-on crossing situation.  V1 attempted to pass V2 on her starboard side.  V2 attempted to pass V1 on her port side.  The vessels collided.
  
  Two subjects were injured on V2 and transported to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.  One subject on V1 flown to the hospital with a head injury.  All subjects survived.  
  
  Operator1 stated that his boat (Vessel 1) was traveling southeast in the center of the channel from Marco Island.  When he saw Vessel 2 approaching he maintained course because he expected Vessel 2 to pass on the starboard side. 
  
  Operator1 stated that he then altered course of Vessel 1 to starboard after he realized that Vessel 2 was attempting to pass on his port side.  While Operator1 was attempting to avoid the collision by turning Vessel 1 starboard, Vessel 2 also changed course to port in an attempt to avoid the collision, and then the two vessels struck.  
  
  Vessel Occupant/Injury Assessment
  
  V1 subject: Head lacerations (required stitches) and a concussion
  V2: operator suffered Bruising to his left leg and cuts to his left arm and leg.  Occupant suffered Bruised ribs on his left side.
  
  