GETTING UNDERWAY
To Wear
The operator and pass enger(s) must
wear a Coast Guard approved Person-
al Flotation Device (PFD) that is suit-
able for PWC use.
An operator and the watercraft’s pas-
senger(s) should have ready access
to shatterproof glasses should riding
conditions or personal preference war-
rant. Wind, water spray and speed
may cause a person’s eyes to water
and create blurred v ision.
The operator and passenger(s) of
PWCs must wear protective 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 oc cu r if water is forced
into body cavities as a result of
falling into w ater or being near je t
thrust nozzle. Normal swimwe ar
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, flexib le
foot protection is recommended.
This will help reduce possible injury,
should you step on sharp underwa-
ter objects.
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