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How to get into<br />
Jetskiing<br />
Personal Watercraft, also known as ‘Jetskis’ have evolved<br />
from relatively noisy two stroke small unstable craft to<br />
today’s larger multi-functional watercraft with engines<br />
which have some of the lowest emissions of any craft<br />
out on todays waters. All the manufacturers now<br />
produce a range of craft to suit various different markets<br />
including family and general recreation, specialist models<br />
for towing water skiers and wake boarders and the<br />
more powerful supercharged models.<br />
As well as adding faster models to the market<br />
manufacturers have also spent a lot of research and<br />
development time in making the engines extremely<br />
efficient as well as providing advanced safety features<br />
such as full braking systems and suspension. Being<br />
versatile a PW maybe used in conditions or areas which<br />
may not be suitable for other craft.<br />
Safety Advice<br />
As personal watercraft have become more powerful and<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Poole</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> ~ <strong>2013</strong><br />
Written by Ross Ceaton Director of Jetski Safaris Ltd<br />
accessible it is highly recommended to take part in a<br />
form of training. This will not only help the user become<br />
a more competent rider it will introduce essential safety<br />
advice and local area rules and regulations. Although not<br />
currently compulsory, insurance companies recommend<br />
taking the RYA PW course and this helps financially by<br />
reducing their premiums.<br />
<strong>The</strong> RYA Personal Watercraft competency course is<br />
available at a number of the RYA Training Centres<br />
located within the harbour. Training can often be done<br />
on the users own craft or a personal watercraft supplied<br />
by the centre.<br />
Essential safety advice to all riders would be to always<br />
wear a kill cord, wear suitable clothing and impact vests<br />
whilst riding the craft. Additionally all riders should always<br />
obtain a <strong>Harbour</strong> Permit before launching within the<br />
harbour. Craft should be insured and riders should know<br />
and understand the local byelaws.<strong>The</strong>y should observe<br />
the speed limits and operate within the designated zones.
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