V1 and V2 were in the vicinity of the northeast quadrant of Crab Island. V1 was operating towards V2 trying to splash V2. V1 conducted a hard right turn and colliding with V2. V1's port stern collided with the bow of V2. V1 capsized and V2 sustained damage to the bow and remained afloat. I estimate the damage to be approximately $9,000.00.
    We inquired as to what occurred and OP2 and OP1 were arguing back and forth with one another. OP2 was stating that OP1 collided with his PWC as he was stopped. OP1 stated that he stopped in front of him and that is the reason he hit the ski. OP2 was on a 2022 11’ Seadoo registered as (Vessel 2) to a livery. OP1 was on a 2022 11’ Seadoo registered as (Vessel 1) to the same livery. 
     V1 was capsized with a large puncture in the fiberglass hull. The puncture was on the port stern approximately 2’-3’ wide in the hull where the sponson is located. The stern of V1 also had cracks in the fiberglass from the collision. V2 had damage to the bow. The top portion of the bow was crushed inward, and the collision had cracked the bottom portion of the bow as well. 
     The livery was contacted, and they stated that they would come and pickup the two skis. While waiting for the livery to arrive an individual that was with OP2 and OP1 stated that he saw the accident. We identified him as WITNESS. WITNESS stated that OP2 was stopped, and OP1 was trying to spray OP2 with his wake. WITNESS stated that he saw a bunch of water go up and then when everything settled, he saw that there was a collision. WITNESS stated they were both trying to spray one another.
     Based on the damage to both vessels, each subject's statements, and my investigation I concluded that Vessels 1 and 2  were both operating in a careless manner on the northeast quadrant of Crab Island when V1 attempted to spray V2 with water. V1 operated towards V2 at a speed that would put the vessel on top of the water (on plane). V1 conducted a last-minute sharp turn to the right whipping the port stern of V1 into the bow of V2 resulting in the damage observed. With the hull compromised V1 capsized. V2’s damage was predominantly on the top portion of the bow where the hood compartment is and remained afloat.

Choctawhatchee Bay
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