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1. Lifejackets or Personal Flotation Device (PFD) Lifejackets or Personal Flotation Device (PFD)...
2. Who must wear Personal Flotation Devices (PFD)? Who must wear Personal Flotation Devices (PFD)?...
3. Personal Watercraft LifeJacket Sizing and Availability Personal Watercraft LifeJacket Sizing and Availability...
4. Each person on a personal watercraft must wear a life jacket All vessels except sailboards and certain racing shells or rowing skulls must have at least one wearable Type I, II, III or V life jacket that is U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) approved and of the proper size for each person on board. All life jackets must be in good and serviceable condition and must be […]...
5. Any vessel used to tow a person on water skis, surfboard or similar device must follow these regulations Any vessel used to tow a person on water skis, surfboard or similar device must follow these regulations...
6. PWC operators must obey the laws that apply to other boats PWC operators must obey the laws that apply to other boats...
7. 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 […]...
8. Virginia Watercraft Owner’s Guide A personal watercraft is a motorboat less than 16 feet in length which uses an inboard motor powering a jet pump as its primary motive power and which is designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing or kneeling on, rather than in the conventional manner of sitting or standing inside the vessel. 1.It […]...
9. What are the rules for operating a personal watercraft such as a Jet Ski? The laws for personal watercraft are the same as for boats, with a few exceptions: Every person on board a personal watercraft must wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket. If the personal watercraft has a lanyard cutoff switch, the operator must attach the lanyard to his or her person. Personal watercraft may not be […]...
10. 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 […]...
11. Personal Watercraft, Navigation Rules in California The inland navigational rules, commonly called the “Rules of the Road,” govern the operation of boats and specify light and sound signals on inland waters in order to prevent collisions. Existing law requires that a complete copy of the new inland navigational rules must be kept for reference on board all boats of 39 feet […]...
12. What Is A Personal Watercraft, PWC “Personal watercraft” means a vessel 13 feet in length or less, propelled by machinery, that is designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing, or kneeling on the vessel rather than in the conventional manner of sitting or standing inside the vessel. Personal watercraft (PWC) are subject to the same laws governing the operation […]...
13. Lower Willamette River Wake Enhancing Device Ban Beginning January 1, 2010 a “wake enhancing device ban” will take effect for the lower Willamette River: Location: Willamette River between Newberg and Canby Adopted: September 2008 Rule Summary: beginning January 1, 2010 -Slow-no-wake within 100’ of private structures and no wake-enhancing devices. Background: This rule was adopted to address wake-related property damage on this narrow stretch of […]...
14. Personal watercraft (PWC) have become a popular form of recreation on Colorado waters Personal watercraft (PWC) have become a popular form of recreation on Colorado waters. PWC regulations have been established to keep our waterways safe and enjoyable. Be sure to follow these regulations: Operation of a PWC from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise is prohibited. Operators and passengers of PWCs must wear a U.S. […]...
15. 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 […]...