RedactedNarrative: The operator of the V1 had just modified a 9-foot rigid hull inflatable dinghy with a Kawasaki jet ski engine. The operator and his brother put the vessel in the water had Halifax Boat Basin.  The brother was on the shore videotaping when the operator attempted to throttle up on the vessel.  When he did it appeared to accelerate to a high speed in a northwest direction. It appeared he was unable to turn the vessel to the left, port side. 
  The operator unable to control vessels direction or speed slammed into the starboard rear of a steel hull sailboat. The operator flew forward hit the sailboat and fell back into the vessel. The Operators brother jumped into the water swim across the basin and pulled the vessel back to the boat ramp can dial 911.
  The operator was transferred to Halifax Medical Center trauma unit where he was admitted with facial fractures and broken bones
  
   I inspected the vessel and noticed he had altered the steering and the throttle to resemble something like an air boat. If you pushed the handle forward the vessel turned right if you pulled it back it turned left and there was a motorcycle type hand throttle attached to it to regulate the speed. Since the accident the operator has been unable to remember the events of that day and is currently in a rehabilitation center in Orlando.;The operators injuries were Broken right ankle Left leg broken at femur Multiple facial fractures Left side rib fractures Broken left scapula  The operator was admitted to Halifax Hospital. As of 04/30/19 the operator has had multiple surgeries and is in a rehabilitation facility to regain strength in his legs. Because of the head trauma the operator has no recollection of the accident.
  