RedactedNarrative: V1 was headed South towards a shortcut in the mangroves leading into Tavernier Creek, V1 missed the short cut and collided into mangroves at an unsafe speed approximatley 40 yards away from the entrance. Operator's head impacted the helm wind screen causing a laceration to his lower lip and left side of chin. 
  
  he recieved approximately 18 stiches at Mariners Hospital and was given additional treatment at Homestead Hosptial.