GETTING UNDERWAY
To Wear
The operator must wear a Coast Guard
approved Personal Flotation Device
(PFD) that is suitable for PWC use.
An operator should have ready access
to shatterproof glasses should riding
conditions or personal preference war-
rant. Wind, water spray and speed
may cause a person’seyestowater
andcreateblurredvision.
The operator of PWCs must wear pro-
tective clothing, 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 water is forced
into body cavities as a result of
falling into water or being near jet
thrust nozzle. Normal swimwear
does not adequately protect against
forceful water entry into the lower
body opening(s) of males or fe-
males.
– footwear, gloves and goggles/
glasses are also recommended.
Some type of lightweight, flexible
foot protection is recommended.
This will help reduce possible injury,
should you step on sharp underwa-
ter objects.
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