RedactedNarrative: Operator of Vessel #1 stated to the effect:  We were both going straight ahead.  I was running the outside line and Operator2 was on the inside line.  We were about 30 yards apart.  Operator2 turned left early and was waved off by one of the staff observers.  Operator2 started to come back out but stopped to see why the staff observer was still waving at him and that is when I ran into him.
  
  Operator #2 stated to the effect:  I had unknowingly turned too soon and was in the middle of the course.  Once I realized this I turned around to get back on course. That is when I noticed the staff observer waving his arms at me.  I stopped to see what he wanted.  That's when Operator1 ran into the side of me.
  
  Investigation Revealed:  Both PWCs were rented from Wet and Wild Wave Runner Rental.  Both operators #1 and #2 had limited experience with PWCs and were not familiar with the designated riding area.  The operator of vessel #2 turned too early placing him in the center of the course instead of the outside where there is a one directional flow of PWCs.  Operator #2 attempted to correct by turning to his starboard side to re enter the appropriate riding area.  As operator of vessel #2 was maneuvering his PWC he observed the staff observer waving his hands at him.  Operator #2 slowed to a drift to acknowledge The staff observer.  At that time V2 was struck on the starboard by the bow of V1. This is indicated by the damage observed to both vessels as well as the injuries sustained to the operator of V2.
   