20 SAFETY INFORMATION
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Scan your surroundings constantly for people, objects and other watercraft.
Stay far enough away from others so you can always safely coast to a stop. Do
not release throttle when trying to steer away from objects – as with other power-
boats, you need throttle to steer.
Be alert for conditions that may limit your visibility or block your vision of others.
Do not go near others to spray or splash them with water, go too close to other
boats, or go too fast for traffic conditions. You may misjudge the ability of the
watercraft or your own riding skills and strike a boat or person.
If your watercraft is equipped with a braking system, be aware that other boats
following or operating in close proximity may not be able to stop as quickly.
Stopping distance will vary depending on initial speed, load, wind and water con-
ditions. The amount of braking power commanded by the operator using the iBR
lever will also affect stopping distance.
Although the preferable manoeuvre to avoid an obstacle is to steer away while
applying throttle, the iBR can also be used by fully braking and turning in the di-
rection to avoid the obstacle.
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Ride within your limits and level of riding ability.
Scan constantly for people, objects and other watercraft. Stay far enough away
from others so you can always safely coast to a stop.
Avoid aggressive operation, sharp turns, and unexpected acceleration that can
cause riders to be thrown off.
Avoid riding in very rough waters or practicing extreme manoeuvres like jumping
wakes or waves - jumping can cause injuries such as back or spinal injuries
(paralysis).
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While your watercraft has the capacity of operating at high speeds, it is strongly
recommended that high-speed operation only be applied when ideal conditions
exist and are permitted. Higher speed operation requires a higher degree of skill
and increases the risk of severe injuries.
The forces generated on the body of riders while turning, negotiating waves or
wakes, operating in choppy waters, or falling off the watercraft, especially at high-
er speeds, may cause injury including the possibility of broken bones or more
serious bodily injuries.
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Operator and passenger(s) need to know how to swim and how to reboard the
watercraft from the water. Boarding in deep water can be strenuous.
RIDE SAFELY
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