RedactedNarrative: On july 3, 2020 at approximately 6:30 p.m., operator1 was operating a rented personal watercraft on the intracoastal waterway near the town of holden beach. Operator1 was heading west on the waterway when he reached the end of the area where he could operate his rented ski.  According to operator1, he decided to turn left (port) to head back to the rental agency to return the ski. At this same time, another personal watercraft, was heading the same direction on the intracoastal waterway behind and to the left of operator1. 
  
  When operator1 made his left turn, he came into the path of operator2 and was struck on the left side by the bow of the ski being operated by operator2. As a result of the impact, operator2 was knocked off her ski and into the water.  
  
  The impact resulted in the hull of operator1''s ski to become compromised and the vessel began to sink.  The incident was reported, and brunswick county marine units responded as well as search and rescue. The individuals involved did not suffer reportable injuries. The damaged ski was towed back to holden beach jet ski rental.  Neither individual involved required medical attention, and fortunately the incident resulted in only damage to both skis involved. 
  
  Based upon investigation and the statements made by each operator, it appears that this incident was a result of operator1 failing to maintain course and speed when being overtaken by another vessel as well as operating too close to another vessel while being underway. Operator1 was charged with operating a personal watercraft at a greater than no wake speed within 50 feet to the side of another vessel. There were no alcohol or drugs involved in this incident. Both personal watercrafts were equipped with the required safety equipment, and pfd''s were worn and used by each operator.