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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Wave And Wake Jumping
Operating recreational boats over waves and wakes is a natural part of boating.
However, when this activity is done with sufficient speed to force the boat hull partially
or completely out of the water, certain hazards arise, particularly when the boat
re-enters the water.
The primary concern is the boat changing direction while in the midst of the jump. In
such case the landing may cause the boat to veer violently in a new direction. Such
a sharp change in direction can cause occupants to be thrown out of their seats, or
out of the boat.
There is another less common hazardous result from allowing your boat to launch
off a wave or wake. If the bow of your boat pitches down far enough while airborne,
upon water contact it may penetrate under the water surface and “submarine” for an
instant. This will bring the boat to a nearly instantaneous stop and can send the
occupants flying forward. The boat may also steer sharply to one side.
WARNING
Avoid serious injury or death from being thrown within or out of a boat when
it lands after jumping a wave or wake. Avoid wave or wake jumping whenever
possible. Instruct all occupants that if a wake or wave jump occurs, get low
and hang on to any boat hand hold.
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