RedactedNarrative: At approx. 1830hrs, the operator of vessel 1 stated he was operating his PWC in the vicinity of 3BR at the entrance to Echo Bay, when he turned hard to port to avoid a large wave and was thrown from his vessel. Operator further states he hit the buoy 3BR before landing in the water. Operator stated he felt substantial pain o his right side where he collided with the buoy but managed to get back on his vessel and make it back to the port. Operator states once back at his dock he removed his PFD and noticed a small gash on his right side area of his rib cage. Operator self transported to New Rochelle Montefiore ER but as advised that he needed to be transported to Westchester Medical Center for  further evaluation of his injuries.