RedactedNarrative: On 12/31/2020, at approximately 1430 hours, V1 was recreationally cruising east bound approaching the Dick Misener bridge. Upon attempting to go under the bridge the subject impacted with the bridge piling resulting in vessel damage and injuries requiring first aid.
  
  On 12/31/2020, at approximately 1430 hours, V1 (11' Yamaha PWC), was cruising east bound headed towards the Dick Misener bridge at an estimated 10-15 mph. Conditions were light to moderate chop and visiblity was clear. Operator1 was the only occupant on the PWC. 
  
  Accident:
  
  Lack of steerage due to being off-throttle caused V1 to strike the bridge piling with the port side bow. V1 sustained approximately 6" of damage to the port side bow fiberglass just above the rub rail and another approximate 6" cut below the rub rail.  Due to the impact, three motor mounts were broken (See photos). Total damages were estimated to be over $2000. He sustained a sprain to his right ankle, but did not request EMS during our interaction. 
  
  Operator1 and his guide, along with their group, returned to Bada Bing water sports and reported the accident to FWC. Upon my arrival, I interviewed the operator of the vessel and the guide who stated he witnessed the incident as well as photographed the vessel (written statement attached).  Operator sustained a strain to his right ankle first aid was administered by himself. EMS was not called.
  