RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was cruising outbound at approximately 8 knots in the Hernando Beach channel near marker 47 . Vessel 2 was cruising behind vessel 1 and approached the port side stern of vessel 1 at a high rate of speed in an attempt to pass vessel 1. 
  
  The operator of vessel 2 jumped off the vessel before Vessel 2 collided with vessel 1. Vessel 2 struck Vessel 1 at the port side stern of vessel 1. Vessel 1 sustained significant hull damage at the point of collision. Vessel 2 sustained extreme hull damage on it's starboard bow. There were no injuries to either operators. The operator of Vessel 1 stopped to render aid to the Operator of Vessel 2.
  
  During my interview Operator1 advised me that he was cruising outbound in the Hernando Beach channel at approximately 8 knots. Operator1 said that he observed two jet skis enter the channel from the flats to the south. Operator1 advised that both vessels past him on his starboard side. Operator1 observed one Jet Ski jump his wake. 
  
  Operator1 advised me that he did not see the second Jet ski after it passed him. This Jet ski was operated by Operator2. Operator1 stated that he heard and felt a collision at the stern of his vessel. Operator1 advised me that he observed a brown haired boy in the water behind his vessel and that the Jet Ski had floated off to the south side of the channel. Operator1 stopped to render aide and advised me that operator2 gave him a "thumbs up", that he was not injured. Operator1 then continued to the Gulf of Mexico and anchored outside the channel in the flats and contacted the Sheriffs department.
  