PRACTICE EXERCISES
It is always a good idea to practice and
get familiar with all controls, functions
and handling characteristics of this wa-
tercraft before venturing on the water.
Always secure the tether cord to the
engine cut-off switch and the clip to
your PFD or a wrist strap.
Where to Practice
Exercises
Find a suitable area to practice the ex-
ercises. Ensure the area meet the fol-
lowing requirements:
– No traffic
– No obstacles
– No swimmers
– No current
– Ample space to maneuver
– Water depth is adequate.
Practice Exercises
Practice
alone
the following exercises.
Turning
Practice turning in circles in both di-
rections at slow speed. When com-
fortable with the exercise, increase
difficulty by making some figure 8.
When this is mastered, repeat the
above exercises but at increased
speed.
Stopping Distances
Practice stopping the watercraft in
a straight line at various speeds and
braking force.
Remember that watercraft speed,
load, water conditions, current and
wind also affect stopping distances.
Reverse
Practice reverse operation to learn
how the watercraft operates in reverse
and reacts with steering inputs.
NOTE:
Always perform this exercise
at slow speeds.
Avoiding an Obstacle
Practice obstacle avoidance (choose a
virtual point on the water) by steering
the watercraft and maintaining throt-
tle.
Repeat exercise, but this time release
throttle while turning.
NOTE:
With this exercise, you will
learn that you need throttle to steer the
watercraft in a different direction.
Docking
Practice docking using the throttle, iBR
lever and the steering to become famil-
iar with the response of the PWC, and
to develop good control skills.
NOTE:
Remember that steering direc-
tion is reversed when backing.
Slow Speed Mode and Cruise Mode
If your watercraft has any of these
modes, it is also important to under-
stand their operation and to become
familiar with these features prior to us-
ing them on a ride with other people.
WARNING
The ski and the cruise modes are
not an automatic pilot; they will
not drive the watercraft for you.
Capsized Watercraft
It is important to practice returning a
capsized watercraft especially when
equipped with the inflatable sponsons.
For procedure, refer to
CAPSIZED
WATERCRAFT
in
SPECIAL PROCE-
DURES
subsection.
NOTE:
It is recommended to have a
second person ready to assist for re-
turning the watercraft.
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