10
SAFETY INFORMATION
GETTING UNDERWAY
To Wear
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The operator and passenger(s) must
wear a Coast Guard approved Per-
sonal Flotation Device (PFD) that is
suitable for PWC use.
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An operator and the watercraft’s
passenger(s) should have ready ac-
cess to shatterproof glasses should
riding conditions or personal prefer-
ence warrant. Wind, water spray
and speed may cause a person’s
eyes to water and create blurred vi-
sion.
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The operator and passenger(s) of
PWCs must wear protective cloth-
ing, including:
– a wet suit bottom or thick, tightly
woven, snug fitting clothing that
provides equivalent protection.
Thin bike shorts for example
would not be appropriate. Severe
internal injuries can occur if wa-
ter is forced into body cavities as
a result of falling into water or be-
ing near jet thrust nozzle. Normal
swimwear does not adequately
protect against forceful water en-
try into the lower body open-
ing(s) of males or females.
– footwear, gloves and goggles/
glasses are also recommended.
Some type of lightweight, flexible
foot protection is recommended.
This will help reduce possible in-
jury, should you step on sharp un-
derwater objects.
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NOTE:
The use of a helmet is not
recommended for recreational
riding.
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Due to the close proximity of other
racers, it is recommended that an
approved personal watercraft hel-
met be used during racing events.
Read and follow all instructions and
warnings provided with the helmet.
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