RedactedNarrative: operator was "feeling out" a family member's jet ski.  Operator had not completed any boating education classes and was not familiar with operating any type of vessel.  Operator was attempting to complete a left turn in a cove with several boat docks in the vicinity.  Operator did not start to make the turn under power.  This caused operator to panic when the vessel did not respond.  Operator incorrectly added power at the wrong times throughout the prolonged turn.  The maneuver put the jet ski in line with a boat dock.  Operator jumped off the jet ski to avoid injury, and due to the momentum created throughout the turn, the jet ski collided with a boat dock.
  
  Vessel 1 operator was issued a citation for boating safety education violation
  
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