RedactedNarrative: On 6/21/21 at approximately 1700 hrs, Operator was accompanied by the passengers and they were traveling north in the main channel near mccrary creek on lake norman near channel marker 17.  While under way and changing direction, a gust of wind caught the walk through window of the vessel and struck subject on the forehead causing a significant laceration to the left side of his head.  He was taken by personal vehicle to novant medical center in huntersville.  He received 25 stitches for the laceration and was treated and then released.  No other injuries or vessel damage occurred.