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1. 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 […]...
2. PWC Insurance Variables for Good 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 […]...
3. Global Marine Insurance : Hurricane Plan Did you know that some insurance companies will reduce their storm deductible from 10% to as low as 5%, or even 3%, if you implement a hurricane plan and save your boat from damage? 10% of your boat’s value as a deductible is a big number, so it pays to risk manage your storm exposure. […]...
4. Big Dawg Champion Kyle Tate In WATERSKI’s March issue, learn how the O’Brien Big Dawg Final’s champ Kyle Tate overcame the adversity of a heart condition to win the championship title last September at Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach, Florida. 2012 Big Dawg Schedule March 9-12: Moomba Masters, Australia March 31-April 1: Latin America Tour, Peru June 30-July 1: […]...
5. Examples of Reckless PWC Operation on the Water Examples of Reckless PWC Operation on the Water...
6. Maximize Your Water Ski School Experience   World-class coach and skier Seth Stisher (h2osmosis.com) shows you how to get the most out of your water ski coach. LISTEN and TRUST From a coach’s standpoint, it takes my heart out of the game when I know someone isn’t listening. Give the coach a chance to get through to you. COMMUNICATE Most coaches […]...
7. Enforcement of Minnesota’s PWC, boat and water safety laws Enforcement of Minnesota’s PWC, boat and water safety laws...
8. Watercraft Rules and Regulations Watercraft Rules and Regulations...
9. Safety and Insurance Concerns for Increased PWC Speed on the Water Six years ago, the average maximum speed of all PWC was about 35 miles an hour. A few were pushing 40 mph, but most were slower. Today the average is up around 50 mph, with some high- performance models hitting 60 mph off the showroom floor. And with after-market souping up, some can go even […]...
10. 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 […]...
11. PWC Jet Ski Insurance,Global Marine Insurance : Global Invitational Water Skiing Tournament Summer is officially here, and we’re kicking it off with a bang! In fact, just this last weekend we celebrated Night Jam IV, and we’re not slowing down. The second annual Global Invitational will take place July 9-10 at Millennium Park Grand Rapids, Michigan.   Did we mention that on top of all the amazing […]...
12. AMSEA is offering mini-grants to help fund cold-water and boating safety For the ninth consecutive year AMSEA is offering mini-grants to help fund cold-water and boating safety training and education projects in Alaska. This year’s grants are being offered as part of AMSEA’s Rural Boating Safety Initiative. The funds are available to any organization or business desiring to offer boating safety or cold-water safety training, taught […]...
13. PWC Changes and How They Have Evolved PWC have evolved a lot in the past ten years, from the days when only stand-up Jet Skis® were available, to today’s wide variety of choices. The make-up of the sport’s participants has changed, as well, from predominately young and male, to all ages, both male and female.  While these changes are good, we now […]...
14. Personal Watercraft: Jet Skis, Water Bikes, Etc. All operators and riders must wear U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD. If the personal watercraft is equipped with a lanyard-type cord that shuts off the engine if the operator falls off the craft, the lanyard must be attached to the operator’s wrist or PFD. A “no wake” speed must be maintained when within 200 feet […]...
15. Enforcement of Minnesota’s PWC and water safety laws rests with the DNR’s conservation officers and the county sheriffs Enforcement of Minnesota’s boat and water safety laws rests with the DNR’s conservation officers and the county sheriffs....