MASTER THE WAVES

RIDING TECHNIQUES

Discover the expert skills required to master the art of Personal Watercraft operation for a safe and exhilarating memory.

PWC ANATOMY

WHAT IS A PERSONAL
WATERCRAFT?

A PWC is a small vessel that uses an inboard jet drive as its primary source of propulsion, and is designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing, or kneeling on the vessel rather than inside the vessel.

STERN: Back of vessel
BOW: Front of vessel
DRAFT: Float depth
IMPELLER: Pressurized jet
PWC Diagram

CRITICAL CONTROL

STEERING AND STOPPING

The most important thing to remember about steering most PWCs is that you must always have power in order to maintain control. If you allow the engine to return to idle or shut-off during operation, you lose all steering control.

ALWAYS ALLOW PLENTY OF ROOM FOR STOPPING. RELEASING THE THROTTLE DOES NOT MEAN YOU STOP IMMEDIATELY.

RIDER BEST PRACTICES

STAYING SAFE

DON'T FIGHT TO STAY ABOARD

If you start to roll, get clear as soon as possible. Grabbing the steering while falling may cause accidental throttle application and sharp turns.

WEAR YOUR LANYARD

If the ski flips, the lanyard must disconnect to prevent water being sucked into the intake. Pull it immediately if you flip and it’s still connected.

WITH PASSENGERS

Make sure both lean into the turn. Avoid aggressive manoeuvres; your passenger doesn't have handlebars, they only have you to hold on to!

RECOVERY

RIGHT THE PWC

If you flip, swim to the rear and look for the manufacturer’s instructions. Always flip directed by the guide or sticker to keep the exhaust pipe down, preventing water drainage into your engine.

ECO CARE

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

  • Avoid shallow water to prevent sediment intake.
  • Operate at slow speeds near shore to prevent erosion.
  • Do not dock or beach in reeds or fragile seafloor grasses.
  • Never disturb, chase, or harass local wildlife.