Vessel 1 was traveling at a slow speed in an easterly direction, vessel 2 was traveling in a northerly direction.  

Operator of vessel 1, due to inexperience, was having issues controlling vessel 1.  Operator of vessel 2 saw vessel 1 and slowed down, sounded the horn and tried turning away.  Just before impact, vessel 1 turned hard to starboard, and the two vessels struck port to port.  The impact ejected the operator of vessel 1 into the water. 

All took place at 10 mph or under.

Operator of Vessel 1 was transported by EMS with a laceration over left ear and contusion to left hip.
Lake Erie
Put-In-Bay                    