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Jet Skiing
Personal watercraft (PWC) ownership is growing by almost 40 percent per year.
And, as a result, the number of PWC-related accidents are increasing. As a
PWC owner, you are a member of the boating community and must abide by
the basic rules of boating etiquette. You should know how to swim and how to
operate your PWC before venturing out on the water. Be aware that certain
states also have minimum age requirements for PWC operators.
Here are a few suggestions for safe PWC operation:
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Familiarize yourself with your vessel by reading the owner's manual
and and practicing operation of the engine.
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When operating your PWC, wear a personal flotation device.
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Let someone on shore know where you are heading and when you'll
return.
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Go slowly near shore and drive defensively in congested areas, where
collisions most frequently occur.
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Never operate your PWC between a skier and the ski boat.
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Because your PWC is not equipped with running lights, operating after
dark is illegal.
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