RedactedNarrative: V1 outbound in PWC tour line from dockage heading east in Grand Lagoon toward Shell Island. V2 westbound in Grand Lagoon returning to dockage from tour. Winds SE at 15-25 MPH across water. V2 on south side of channel attempting to hold position to provide time for tour line to pass. V2 throttle on and off in reverse to hold position. V1 exiting slow speed zone and increasing speed. Spaces between each PWC in tour increasing as each increases speed before the previous. With wind at back, V2 being forced into channel despite throttle at full reverse.
  
  Despite throttle at full reverse, V2 entering channel crossing the PWC tour line. As it crosses, PWC operator 1 turns port to avoid collision. Despite the crossing situation making V1 the give way vessel,  operator 1 tries to continue in line with the PWC tour. Operator 1 has indecision and off throttle steering before turning to port and colliding with his starboard side to the starboard bow of V2 which is still moving forward across the channel.
  