On Sunday 6/25/2023 at approximately 1444 hours V1 (11 ft Yamaha PWC) and V2 (11 ft Yamaha PWC) were heading north through the intercoastal waterway near “one tree island” in Clearwater. V2 turned in front of V1 causing a minor collision between the vessels. V1 did not sustain any damage, there was minor fiberglass damage to V2 on the stern-starboard side. Neither operator was injured. 
Pre-Accident:
On Sunday 6/25/2023 at approximately 1444 hours V1 (11 ft Yamaha PWC) operated by OP1 and V2 (11 ft Yamaha PWC) operated by OP2 were heading north through the intercoastal waterway near “one tree island” in Clearwater. They were also accompanied by an employee of the rental company who witnessed the accident. Both vessels were rented on Clearwater Beach. Both operators were equipped with the required safety equipment and were wearing a life jacket. Both operators received on the water training on how to use the PWC’s and are exempt from needing a boater’s safety certificate. 
Accident:
At approximately 1444 hours V1 crashed into V2. Both vessels were traveling north through the intercoastal waterway. V2 operated by OP2 turned to the East ahead of V1. This caused V1 to crash into the stern-starboard of V2. Neither operator was injured and only V2 sustained minor fiberglass damage.
Post-Accident:
Both operators were escorted back to the rental company by their guide where they waited for my arrival.
Conclusion:
After interviewing both operators and the witness and based on the damage of the PWC’s it appears that this incident happened at low speeds and was caused due to lack of experience.

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