RedactedNarrative: The operator of v1 was north bound in the meloy channel and began to turn to the west after passing venetian cswy. The operator claims he did not see the marker until the last minute and turned to the left resulting in the pwc striking the marker. The operator suffered a minor cut and bruises to his right leg. City of miami fru #21 responded to check the operator under alarm # 15090788 and released on scene.