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1. 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 […]...
2. Personal Watercraft: The Purpose and Use of a Lanyard Personal Watercraft: The Purpose and Use of a Lanyard...
3. 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 […]...
4. Am I required by law to install a kill switch on a personal watercraft? California does not require the installation of a kill switch on personal watercraft or any other vessels used in the state. However, on vessels equipped by the manufacturer with a lanyard, California law does require the operator to use it by attaching the lanyard to his or her person, clothing, or personal flotation device, as […]...
5. PWC manufacturers have addressed many of design-related safety concerns PWC manufacturers have addressed many of these design-related safety concerns. First, most new PWC models are larger, heavier and more stable. They do not leave the water as frequently as older models and are relatively difficult to capsize. Second, many newer PWC models have highly responsive reversible throttles that can be used to slow or […]...
6. Personal Watercraft Insurance, More on Boating Safety Personal Watercraft Insurance, More on Boating Safety...
7. 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 […]...
8. 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 […]...
9. Personal Watercraft Insurance, Reckless Operation Personal Watercraft Insurance, Reckless Operation...
10. Personal Watercraft Insurance, Boating Safety for Preteens and Teens Personal Watercraft Insurance, Boating Safety for Preteens and Teens...
11. 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 […]...
12. Massachusetts Personal Watercraft (PWC) Safety Laws Massachusetts Personal Watercraft (PWC) Safety Laws ...
13. Keeping safety a priority will prevent most PWC accidents Keeping safety a priority will prevent most PWC accidents...
14. Massachusetts Personal Watercraft (PWC) Safety Laws Massachusetts Personal Watercraft (PWC) Safety Laws ...
15. A Note About Personal Watercraft Personal watercraft (PWC) are a popular form of recreation on Michigan’s lakes and rivers. To operate a PWC in Michigan, the following age requirements are in effect:  If you were born after Dec. 31, 1978, you must have a boating safety certification to operate a PWC.  You must be at least age 14 to operate […]...