RedactedNarrative: VESSEL 1 IN A SOUTHBOUND DIRECTION OF TRAVEL ON MIAMI CANAL IN CONSERVATION AREA 3A SOUTH STRUCK BRIDGE PILING CAUSING DAMAGE TO VESSEL. 
  
  Op of V1 advised while traveling south on the Miami canal at approx. 25 mph his forward attention had become diverted to a vessel west of his location.  once he realized his vessel's position under the bridge he attempted to steer away from the west bridge pilings but struck the piling with the starboard aft corner of the vessel.  this action caused the bow to swing around and impact a retaining wall and piling.  Op. was thrown forward into the center console breaking it loose.  Op. refused any medical services and stated he was uninjured.