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1. How to get a personal watercraft insurance quote online Rating agencies are available online and are a valuable resource to help motorists make a well informed decision before choosing a company. These agencies use certain tiers which they place insurers in based on their financial stability; for example, one agency uses letter grades similar to school grading. If a carrier receives an “A” then […]...
2. Recreational boating activity has been shown to affect various marine mammal species Recreational boating activity has been shown to affect various marine mammal species (Dornbusch & Company 1994; Evans 1991; Green 1991; US Department of Commerce 1990). For example, boating traffic frequently flushes harbor seals from the haul-out sites they use to rest, sleep, molt, nurse and give birth (Allen et al. 1984; Calambokidis et al. 1991; […]...
3. PWC Insurance Safety, Boating Fatalities Declining Although the number of recreational boating fatalities has been declining, the number of PWC-related fatalities has been increasing (table 1–1, and figures 1–1 and 1–2). The increase in PWC fatalities is proportional to the increase of PWC in operation. Coast Guard information indicates that 8,005 recreational boating accidents were reported for 1996, of which 2,868 […]...
4. Save Insurance PWC Money When Driving Safely In contrast to recreational boating issues that are linked to an increasing number or diversity of vessels on the water (i.e., overcrowding and multiple-use conflicts), safety issues rarely correlate to overall boating levels. In fact, research shows that most boating-related accidents, injuries and fatalities are linked to irresponsible and inappropriate vessel use rather than to […]...
5. PWC have extensive shallow-water capabilities that enable them to access sensitive aquatic and near-shore habitats PWC have extensive shallow-water capabilities that enable them to access sensitive aquatic and near-shore habitats. This generates concern because most PWC use occurs during the spring and summer months and coincides with critical wildlife phases such as spawning, mating and nesting (Bluewater Network 1998; Martin 1999; NPCA 1999). Therefore, PWC have the potential to cause […]...
6. PWC, Noise Problems, Save on Insurance Noise is a ubiquitous complaint among beach-goers, waterfront property owners and traditional boaters who express their dislike of the high-pitched whine of PWC. Environmental advocates who contend that PWC noise compromises the integrity of marine and coastal environments by degrading quality of life, destroying recreational experiences and threatening wildlife, also highlight noise issues. PWC industry […]...
7. Coast Guard statistics on recreational boating safety are derived from State boating accident reports Coast Guard statistics on recreational boating safety are derived from State boating accident reports...
8. National Transportation Safety Board, PWC, Jet Ski Insurance The National Transportation Safety Board is an independent Federal agency dedicated to promoting aviation, railroad, highway, marine, pipeline, and hazardous materials safety. Established in 1967, the agency is mandated by Congress through the Independent Safety Board Act of 1974 to investigate transportation accidents, determine the probable causes of the accidents, issue safety recommendations, study transportation […]...
9. PWC Water Quality Impacts Insurance Rates There is some concern regarding the release of oil by recreational motorboats, particularly with older vessels that drain excessive fuel from the crankcase directly into the water. However, vessels manufactured since 1972 usually have scavenging devices that recycle the lost fuel and reduce oil throughput. Therefore, with regard to boating-related emissions, most researchers are concerned […]...
10. PWC and Boating safety officials are turning to education to enhance the awareness and safety of the boating community According to the NTSB, most PWC accidents and fatalities are due to three factors: inattention, inexperience and/or inappropriate use of speed (1998). These factors have little to do with the vessel itself and stem from the fact that PWC riders receive little, if any, training before they embark on the water. Consequently, they are not […]...
11. Personal Watercraft Industry Association The Personal Watercraft Industry Association (PWIA), on the other hand, emphasizes the need for public waterways to accommodate a variety of users. Although it sympathizes with public concerns, the PWIA advocates for management strategies that fairly address the noise impacts of PWC and other motorized vessels. Specifically, the PWIA endorses the use of shoreline sound […]...
12. Inconsiderate behavior of some PWC operators continues to be an issue Despite improvements to PWC design and safety, the improper, careless and inconsiderate behavior of some operators continues to be an issue for safety officials, boaters and marine resource users. For example, PWC riders launching or operating near public beaches can jeopardize swimmers and annoy beachgoers, while riders zig-zagging through congested waters or jumping boat wakes […]...
13. PWC Jet Ski Insurance, National Safety Board Personal watercraft (PWC) are a type of recreational boat that has become increasingly popular in recent years. Manufacturers estimate that about 200,000 PWC are sold each year and that more than 1 million are in current operation. Although the overall number of recreational boating fatalities has been declining in recent years, the number of personal […]...
14. PWC Insurance, Chula Vista Beautiful navigation time, and many boat owners can only dream about it. However, if you live in or around the Chula Vista area, it is likely that you do not have to dream about beautiful boating si. This is because most of the time he was blessed with calm, but beautiful waters, which are ideal […]...
15. Safe Boating Certificate will allow an individual to operate any recreational vessel registered A Safe Boating Certificate (SBC) will allow an individual to operate any recreational vessel registered in Connecticut except a personal watercraft (“Jet Ski” type vessel) on Connecticut’s waters. A Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation (CPWO) will allow an individual to operate any recreational vessel including a personal watercraft (“Jet Ski” type vessel).  Any person required […]...