RedactedNarrative: Operator stated he had 6-8 beers before borrowing the personal watercraft. He was on the lake for about an hour, spinning circles, when he tried to turn a circle close to shore. He could not control the turn and the PWC went straight, striking the shoreline and sliding along the grass until he hit a retaining wall. He fell off the PWC, causing a 6" cut on the top of his head. His skull could be seen and he lost consciousness for a minute. He was wearing a life jacket and the cutoff lanyard at the time of the incident. He was cited for BUI.