RedactedNarrative: Operator of vessel 1 was entering the Ocean Reef area at approximately 1:28 PM Thursday January 4, 2018 on a 11 foot PWC (FL REG #3359 RF). The vessel entered the marked path at approximately 30 MPH. The operator stated that he was not paying attention and released the throttle when approaching channel marker 15. The PWC struck the channel marker on the port side causing significant damage. The PWC began to sink and the occupants stayed with the PWC until someone arrived.