RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 Operator towing a slalom skier.  Operator made a right hand turn towards shore to return to their dock.  Skier was on the left side of the vessel and appeared to be leaning into the turn as he was skiing.  Passenger/Observer observed Skier hit Vessel 2.  
  
  It was believed that the Skier had leaned forward into the back of Vessel 2 when he struck the boat.  The Skier then fell face down into the water.  Owners of Vessel 2 jumped into the water to retrieve the Skier bringing him to shore.  The Skier was believed to have lost consciousness for a brief period and when retrieved from the water regained consciousness.  Skier had a laceration on the left side of his head approximately 5 inches long by 2 inches wide.  Skier was transported to hospital where they found he had a broken neck.