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1. Personal Watercraft (PWC) Requirements Personal Watercraft (PWC) Requirements Any person under 16 years of age may not operate a personal watercraft which includes jet-skis. A person between 16 & 18 years of age may operate a personal watecraft if they have successfully completed an approved education course, or if they are accompanied by a person 18 years of age […]...
2. What additional requirements are there for water-skiing? What additional requirements are there for water-skiing?...
3. What do I need to do to make my boat “legal” and ready to go? What do I need to do to make my boat "legal" and ready to go?...
4. BoatUS Foundation’s Online Boating Safety Course BoatUS Foundation's Online Boating Safety Course ...
5. Personal watercraft operation – laws and safety tips Personal Watercraft are considered to be Class A inboard vessels as defined by the U.S. Coast Guard. It uses an internal combustion engine powering a water jet pump as its primary source of motive propulsion. It is designed to be operated by persons sitting, standing or kneeling on rather than the conventional manner of boat […]...
6. Required Safety Equipment for Personal Watercraft (PWC) All equipment requirements for regular motorboats also apply to PWC. In addition to those requirements:Each occupant must wear a USCG approved wearable PFD; if the PWC is equipped with a cut-off or kill switch, it must be attached to the operator or operator’s clothing. inflatable life jackets are NOT approved for use on PWC. Operation […]...
7. All PWC fire extinguishers must be U.S. Coast Guard approved, fully charged, and readily accessible. All PWC fire extinguishers must be U.S. Coast Guard approved, fully charged, and readily accessible....
8. El Capitan is the only lake in San Diego County that allows the use of personal watercraft El Capitan is the only lake in San Diego County that allows the use of personal watercraft...
9. The Coast Guard Auxiliary conducts free vessel safety checks throughout the year Prepare Your Boat for Summer! There are many items to check and recheck before launching a boat for the first summertime trip. If you want professional help, find a good boat mechanic and take your boat in for a full inspection and tune up. The Coast Guard Auxiliary conducts free vessel safety checks throughout the […]...
10. Zone and Access Routes Within the Sanctuary Where the Operation of Motorized Personal Watercraft Is Allowed Zone and Access Routes Within the Sanctuary Where the Operation of Motorized Personal Watercraft Is Allowed...
11. 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 […]...
12. The following summary highlights some important Massachusetts state PWC and boating laws which are commonly enforced The following summary highlights some important Massachusetts state PWC and boating laws which are commonly enforced ...
13. Fog Signals on the Water for Personal Watercraft The law also prescribes signals to identify vessels navigating in or near areas of restricted visibility. Upon hearing a fog signal apparently forward of the beam, the operator should reduce speed to the minimum at which the boat can be kept on course, unless it has been determined by radar or other means that the […]...
14. Boat Insurance – is it Really Needed? When you think of California, surf, sand, and blue oceans come to mind. Water sports are popular pastimes among residents and visitors alike. If you are one of those people who love the water, proper insurance for motorized water craft is a must. Many California car insurance companies that insure your vehicles will also insure […]...
15. Personal watercraft are a type of recreational boat designed for riding entertainment Personal watercraft are a type of recreational boat designed for riding entertainment. Because PWC are powered by an engine and intended for the transport of person(s) on water, they fall within the Coast Guard category for motorboats. Although the Coast Guard tracks statistics on a recreational vessel type (Class A inboard motorboat) that includes personal […]...