RedactedNarrative: The victim was sailing with 2 other parties on his sailboat. He was on the starboard side, and the wind was to his back. He was preparing to make a turn. The boom swung during the turn, striking him above his temple on the left side of his head. The momentum of the boom knocked him into the water. The parties on board pulled him out of the water. The safety boat assisted him to shore where he was transported to the hospital. He had been wearing his life jacket.Winds were gusting as the turn was being made.