RedactedNarrative: On September 5, 2016 V1, a PWC, was traveling eastbound out of Matanzas Inlet in St. Johns County when it struck a wave at approximately 30 MPH.  According to the operator, V1 launched at least 20 feet and landed flat.  The operator sustained a compressed spine.  Operator was transported to Flagler Hospital for treatment of a back injury, and was released the same day.  No damages to V1.; :spine compression