RedactedNarrative: Operator was operating the vessel bearing Florida registration #: FL 9188 NX, heading into Hillsboro Inlet from offshore. There were two passengers on board.  According to the operator, he is unfamiliar with the area of Hillsboro Inlet and failed to observe the rocks along the north Jetty. The Subjects on board did not suffer any injuries and were towed to 14th street boat ramp by Towboat U.S.
  
  Operator ensured his vessel was safely on his trailer, he was able to determine that he has more than ten, and "definitely less than 100 hours driving a boat" and that he "just didn't see it" (the rocks at the jetty). He advised that he's usually on the water in Fort Lauderdale and that he is unfamiliar with Hillsboro Inlet.
  
  Conclusion: Based on the information gathered to date, the accident occurred due to operator handling, and operator inexperience with waterway. Due to the speed in which the vessel was operating, the operator was able to alter their course enough to avoid a head-on collision. However, because of the operator’s inexperience of Hillsboro Inlet, he was unable to avoid the collision entirely.
  