RedactedNarrative: On Tuesday July 21, 2020 at approximately 1700 hours, boating accident # FWSW20OFF015229 occurred West of John's Pass, Pinellas County, Florida.  Vessel one (V1) with one operator was operating in a direction South-West from the pass.  
  
  Vessel two (V2) with one operator was on the stern of V1 and operating just behind V1 approximately 10 feet apart when V1 made a sudden stop. 
  
   To try and avoid a collision, V2  turned but still collided with V1 causing extensive damage to the steering console and minor scuff marks to the starboard side. The operators of V1 and V2 sustained no medical injuries and refused any medical treatment.  All individuals involved fell off their PWC’s into the water but were wearing required PFD's at the time.  Both operators were able to retrieve their PWC's and return to the rental facility where they notified management of the incident.