RedactedNarrative: V1 was on a northwesterly heading, while V2 was on a southwesterly heading.  Both vessels collided and both occupants of V2 were ejected from the vessel into the water.  
  The starboard side of V1 showed major damage, while the port side of V2 showed major damage.  All occupants were wearing personal flotation devices, as required by the tournament.  
  Both occupants of V1 were uninjured.  The operator of V2, complained of a back injury and was transported by EMS to Hendry Regional Medical Center.  At the hospital, Operator2 stated that he had suffered a compression fracture of his lower back.  The passenger of V2 complained of neck soreness.  He was seen by EMS at the scene, but refused any medical treatment. 
  
  Both vessels were traveling at a high rate of speed with a view of the other vessel blocked by vegetation during a highly competitive bass fishing tournament.  Based on video of the accident, there were approximately 3 seconds from the time the vessels can see each other to impact.  
  
  Operator1 was operating as the give-way vessel and Operator2 was operating as the stand-on vessel in the crossing scenario seen on the aforementioned video.