Boat crashes into Jet Ski! Who is at fault here?

I was there watching the 4th of July boating per routine, front row seats watching this happen. It was (per usual) the jet skiers fault. They were messing around in the north side of the inlet inside the entrance doing tricks and jumping over wakes absolutely ignoring traffic rules. The boat was coming in on the right side of the inlet, as he’s supposed to, had multiple boats close behind him and multiple jet skiers crossing in front of his path and messing around him. The jet skier crossed into his path last second and tried to make a turn to portside but couldn’t get out of the way on time. Also, what you don’t see on the video is that the captain had another jet sky and rocks nearby on his starboard side and couldn’t make a big turn to dodge (although you can see last second he did try to avoid once he noticed the jet sky being a total idiot and actually get in his path last second). But I don’t think he actually got hit, might have just been the boats wake, but maybe just grazed him. What’s fucked up is that the lame jet skiers posse ganged up on the boater and when the police got there it was multiple jet skiers words against the captain’s. Bottom line: it’s the larger vessels right of way, he’s on the right side of the inlet, he can’t stop or reduce speed to quickly cause he has multiple large vessels behind him also at cruising speed, also jet sky is on port side of vessel so he has red light (not that it really matters in this situation, but a nice detail) and the jet skiers where fucking around in the inlet where they shouldn’t. Sad that this guy’s 4th of July had to be ruined by typical jet skiers behavior

These jet ski idiots were doing circles in the inlet jumping boat wakes it is a high-volume channel not a playground and they shouldn't be obstructing the inlet like this and are totally at fault for circling right in front of the boat.

Jet skis should be banned inside the inlet unless entering or leaving. No playing in or within 500 yards of the inlet. Jet skiers are a menace.

The jet skiers can never seem to simply pass out of or in to the inlet like the boats do. They treat it like their own little water park.

As both a boater first, and someone who enjoys a blast on the jet ski it always infuriates me to see jet skis playing in a busy channel. That’s like doing donuts on the interstate and wondering why you got hit… but to be fair the boat could probably have shed a few knots ahead of coming into a busy inlet.

I own several Jet skis and it was definitely the jet skis fault. These type of riders make us all look bad.

Saw the whole event . Three jet skiers performing some tricks right at the entrance of the inlet . How stupid is that . He was lucky he didn’t die there . Go do tricks somewhere else not in a heavy traffic area . Boat owner has the right of way and was responsible enough to stop after the incident.

Jet ski was absolutely in the wrong. Dude did a 360 in a matter of seconds and expecting a big boat to stop within that amount of time?

George is the best cop in bal harbour, hands down. He’s been there for more than 15 years, a true professional at what he does.

I am the captain of the boat, it doesn't show them playing in the inlet,I did slow down,horn on, and thought they moved out. Its like playing on I 95. I did check on the skier who was involved, he was ok. The other guy ,Yes I l9st my cool after the insults. Sorry it happened, and I'm happy no one was hurt.

I ride through Haulover constantly. A netski trying to jump a wave almost landed in the bow of my boat a year ago. Jetskis should NOT be allowed to hang around the inlet! They should go in and out ONLY! THEY ARE RECKLESS. Boaters should always be conscious while going in and out of this inlet.

Boat had the right of way, the skies were clearly playing unsafely in a high traffic area.

I used to do iet ski tours for a living and you just dont mess around like this. Not through an inlet, nor in a shipping channel, or right in front of basically any other boat. You're the fastest, most maneuverable thing out there but you're also damn near invisible and you have absolutely no protection.

I like how the Jet ski punks circle the vessel and try to splash him with wake... Captain should have tested his hull on the rest of them.

I’m just saying that logically any bigger object takes more time to maneuver and stop than a smaller craft. Same applies on most roads. If you’re riding a motorcycle and you cutoff a semi you shouldn’t count on the semi knowing you’re there or taking action to protect you. You have the tools to avoid danger. You just have to apply some common sense

Jet skis should be banned from the inlet. We gotta deal with this knuckle heads all the time

Jet skis are quickly becoming the bicyclist of the seas

The Jetski driver and the captain seemed to have a a rather normal conversation, but the jetski driver's friend was yelling and escalating the whole situation, I think. In general, I think the Jetskis were at fault here. You can see that they are moving out of the way, which means they 1. Saw the big boat approaching, 2. they were in the middle of the Inlet, doing idk what, 3. the Jetski that got hit basically turned into the big boat. You can clearly see that he jetski oversteers and then it hits.

Perhaps a future episode on Judge Judy. It would be entertaining to see the jet ski operator explain himself.

Jet skis are so quick to move around a big boat is clearly going the direction there heading if you are cutting in and out all over the place that's your problem. Jet skis in the wrong all day.

At least the cops got there quick.

I love how the jetskier was fine but hammed up the injuries once the police arrived. I mean, I suspected he was injured, a head injury being a dangerous possibility, but man, his demeanour changed from a tough guy to a sick kid with his momma when he was being inspected for injuries.

The JET SKIS are like annoying little PESTS in the inlet...

If a bunch of motorcycles were doing donuts and wheelies in a busy intersection and a car struck one of the motorcycles, I'd blame the motorcycle every time. Same logic applies here in my opinion

Jet skis and the clowns that own them are a hazard !!

Looks like the jet ski which got hit was playing about in the surf in the inlet. Really stupid idea, the boat had little chance of seeing it in among the waves

I didn't even see the jetski that got hit at first because I was busy watching the other one who turned in front of the boat. I think, so was the captain. I call that a distraction. The guy who got hit seemed fine when he was standing on his ski talking to the captain but couldn't stand up when he was on the police boat.

And tell the pontoon loon to take down the dive flag.....

🛑🛑 Jetskis screwing around in the Inlet is a bad idea. They were like that in Ocean City Maryland when we ran out of there. The Jetskis run a unpredicted course and make navigating the inlet even more dangerous. 💯🤷‍♂️

I would make one suggestion for the boat captain. Remove the surfboard from the front of the bow. Definitely obstructs forward view.

Full moon last night so people are still nuts in addition to it being a holiday. Not to mention, the less maneuverable boat has the right of way so that pretty much counts the jet skis out right off the bat. They practically drove right into the boat. Boat should have taken some preventative action, but I'd say the jet skis were riding unpredictably and failed to yield.

Its so funny how if we simply go fishing on the north side of the inlet they kick us out but nobody says anything when jetskiers act like this

jet skiers messing around in the inlet are like motorcyclists doing stunts on the interstate, eventually you're going to get got.

As a fellow boat owner (kayak but who’s counting) I can say with certainty that the boat had the right of way, he was not changing direction and had the right of way.

The incoming vessel definitely had the right of way.

Jet Ski riders are at fault. They are riding and coming dangerously close to boats in an ACTIVE boating lane. It's extremely hazardous for them to be in this right of way especially at Haulover Inlet where the size of vessels is larger than average. Boat Captains CANNOT see these small jet ski's. These Jet Ski Riders should be cited by the police.

Imagine thinking your on a jet ski at an inlet and you dont want to yield to boats, and think ill just clog up the inlet fookin off. 😂😂😂

Jet skis are a menace no matter the water.

Jet ski runners are like gnats to these boats trying to go through this inlet. Jet Ski fault!

Jumping waves going back and forth across the inlet. Smart

I get the whole jet skis being in the inlet. But this was 100% on the boat captain!

Imagine being in your 30s and wearing a Halloween mask while jet skiing lmao

The Jet Skiers in this video continue to just bump into the sides of boats like boat owners don't care about their boats getting scratched.

That's like playing a game of pickleball on the interstate.

Those darn jet ski riders have no respect their always trying to launch off the wake from big boats it's a wonder they let jet ski riders even play around in the mouth at haul over inlet just for safety reasons

You have the words switched around. JETSKI Crashes INTO BOAT

The big boat still had an insane speed … but yeah get those jet skis outta the inlet???

The Inlet is not a payground. It is a thoroughfare. Everybody has a responsibility to follow the rules and be on the right side of the canel to avoid collision. Keeping a proper lookout is a prime responsibility. Both are at fault. Cheers

I was a jet skier before we became boaters, and the crazy crap other skiers did was enough for me to understand why boaters hate them.

I'm more impressed with the image quality!! 🤩

It's always gonna be a problem when you have big boats and jet skis in the same pass driving as fast as they want.

I know absolutely nothing about boats/jet skis but love watching this channel here in Wales & my question regarding this is…surely it’s not a safe place for jet skis to be zipping around at the mouth of an entrance to a harbour?

The dog was listening to both sides.

Jet skiers. They are on a little speedster that is WAY more agile than a boat, jumping wakes, not looking before turning... this particular instance is their fault.

Love the view at 0.13

Love your videos. Super clear, nicely shot.

Jet skis and paddleboarders…the scourge of all waters

Jetskiers are like mosquitos who won't go away.

Can’t take my eyes from the dog like “Humans 🙄”

Small boats make way for bigger boats.. 101.

Waverunner was at fault but the boat certainly could've reduced speed somewhat being that the inlet was congested.

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The first jet ski was on the wrong side of the channel forcing the boat more into the middle. Plus the jet skis as usual were mucking around. By saying that the boat captain should have slowed down because of the congestion.

Jetskiiers in miami seem like paper plate guys in cars

I find it interesting how slow they’re coming in, with the police boat behind them all….

The "rules of the road" on the water, if the jet skis want to claim right of way for whatever reason, then they are the "stand on" vehicle and must stay on their course and speed so that the other can avoid him. Once he starts circling and gunning they lose any right of way they might have thought they had. They are like motorcycles playing chicken with cars and semis on the interstate.

0:45 that dog is funny

How many more things can this boat put in front of him to obstruct his view? We have Giant Paddle Board, 4 Black Fenders/Boyees (2 on each side), Blue Lounge Chair with back UP, instead of flat. Not to mention he has the trim all the way up or just going at a speed where his bow is too high for him to see in front of him.

Nothing like going through cool waves bro! Or wakes

This guy has a sick set up on that boat 😎

Shits more dangerous than drunk boaters, how are jetskis allowed to play at an inlet, insanity. Dudes lucky to be alive

Larger less maneuverable boat has right of way. First rule is Avoid Collision. They need to give way in the inlet. I Remember the guys on the party charter boat in lauderdale used to throw big lead sinkers at them when they got too close.

Right away, the larger boat who travels in a stright line and the jet ski's try to get as close as possible run them over

Darwin Award, Jet Ski edition

What camera are you using? The quality is amazing!

As a cop, I go with wreckless boating on the jetski, and disorderly conduct on the foul mouth jetskier not involved and let them pick their shit up at the tow yard at their expense!

Big boat has right of way

Is there a reason why there isn't any speed limit at these inlets? As in, are the conditions there best to have some speed to enter the inlet and going slow might actually be endangering when the eddies whip up?

Love this channel

Maniacs, absolutley PWC fault. Cant believe this shit goes on. These people need to be schooled first of all on safety, secondly on respect. Big boat, under power, give way. Big Egos, 80 mph sleds on the water this is what happens

big boys are playing with muscles.

I have a question regarding the captain of the pontoon boat at the end. It looked like he was talking on his cell phone. Are the rules the same as in a car? I’m not a boater, so just curious. Love your channel!

Jet skis guys play back and forth in these inlets ! It’s an access in and out for larger boats . They have to navigate the waves for a smoother entry . Jet Sky pilots need to understand that !

The Jet Ski riders were hooning around the inlet intersection of right-of-way oncoming traffic.

Rule #1 Avoid collision at all cost. I have a 480 DB with a jetski on the back, even though jet ski's are annoying at times, you don't have the right to barrel through them. The boater who hit the jet ski was at fault, loss of life could have easily occurred. The comments on here seem to be more personal than legal.

The jet ski was in the wrong by skipping across the boats bow. They do it all the time and sometimes they are not so lucky!

Jet ski fault 101%😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

The way most of these PWC people handle their equipment I wonder why it has happened before, YOU CAN’T be cutting in front of boats and expect them to see you all the time!

no matter how good of a captain you are, boats can' stop on a dime

I don't care too much for the jet skis or motorcycles but all of them including boats have safety rules.

Always yield to the larger craft. Especially in a transitioning zone.

All fun in games until a boat gets hurt 😅

Boat size does not determine right of way at all. The boat coming from the right has right of way when two boats are maintaining a steady course. It appears though that the jetskis were largely at fault if they were spinning and doing tricks, but at the time the boat hit the jest ski, it looked as if he was going in the same direction as the boat, in which case the overtaking vessel must give way, so the boat would be at fault if the jetskis was on a steady course. The boat skipper is at fault for barrelling through too fast in an unsafe manner with no regard for their safety when he must have seen them ahead of him. He should have slowed down and given a long blast on his horn to warn them. Then there would have been no collision.

Hard to tell where jetskier was coming from, but the rules on the water are that larger vessels always get the right of way.

The Less Maneuverable craft has the right of way. Bigger, heavier, less quickly-reactive boat has the right of way.

I think it could’ve been avoided if his sight lines weren’t diminished Plus, paying attention, and not going so fast would go along way also The jet ski needs to stay the heck out of the channel

Jet ski was definitely to blame.

I wonder how long it will be before Skis become banned at Haulover Inlet? Maybe a skier dying will speed up that process. 🤷🏻

100% of comments say the jetski was at fault for hot dogging in the busy inlet. Jetski 2 was pissed because the boat veered towards him, but the boat was veering to avoid jetski 1 at the time. Its fun to play in the waves and current that form at the inlet, but cops need to start arresting anyone goofing off in the inlet for hazardous operation. This is a highway and a choke point for traffic. Move through and move on. Its not a Disney ride.