RedactedNarrative: Operator1 was operating a rented PWC on the ICW near Oak Island, headed towards Southport on Sunday, April 29, 2018.  At approximately 2:45 pm, he lost control of the PWC after meeting 2 other vessels travelling towards Lockwood Folly.  His PWC struck the boat lift and an open motorboat in it.  The PWC struck the boat lift with the port side hard enough to break a pole.  Operator1 had on his PFD and he had no boating experience.  
  He received first aid at the incident site, but did not want to be transported to the hospital at that time.
  The PWC was rented from Carolina Watersports.
  
  
  