RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was initially traveling westbound within the ICW/Venice Inlet.  Shortly thereafter, vessel 1 entered the open Gulf of Mexico.  Vessel 2 was traveling eastbound within the open Gulf of Mexico and intending to enter the ICW/Venice Inlet.  After entering the open Gulf of Mexico, vessel 1 began to change direction and turn to port with the intention of traveling southbound within the open Gulf of Mexico just west of the ICW/Venice Inlet and red marker 2.  While changing direction, the bow of vessel 1 became elevated, obstructing the operator's view.  Vessel 2 was still traveling eastbound.  While both vessels were traveling as described, the operators of both vessels realized that vessel 1 was going to impact vessel 2 as vessel 1 began to turn to port.  Both vessels then attempted to take evasive action to avoid collision by turning to starboard.  It was while both vessels attempted to take evasive action that vessel 1 struck vessel 2.  The point of impact was port side to port side.  The impact of vessel 1 striking vessel 2 caused one of the occupants of vessel 2 to be ejected into the water and another occupant of vessel 2 to strike the starboard gunwale of vessel 2 on the right side of her body.  The ejected occupant of vessel 2 was successfully rescued from the water without injuries.  The second occupant of vessel 2 was, once back at the dock, transported by Sarasota County Fire/EMS for treatment of her injuries after striking the gunwale of vessel 2 during impact with vessel 1. She received contusions/bruising to her side: Occupant injured post impact with vessel 1.  Occupant seated at helm and next to operator when impact occurred.  Impact with vessel 1 caused occupant to strike the right side of her body against the starboard side of the gunwale of vessel 2.  Occupant was transported to Venice Regional Bayfront Health Hospital by Sarasota County Fire/EMS and subsequently released.