Boating Basics: Specifically for PWCs

PWC Courtesy and Environmental Considerations

• Avoid jumping the wake of a passing boat, or riding too close to another PWC or boat, which creates risks and is restricted or even prohibited in some states.
• Vary your operating area, and do not keep repeating the same maneuver.
• Avoid congregating with other PWC operators near shore, which increases annoying noise levels.
• Avoid making excessive noise near residential and camping areas, particularly early in the morning.
• Avoid maneuvers that cause the engine exhaust to lift out of the water because that increases noise levels.
• Do not operate a PWC in water less than 30 inches deep.
• Avoid causing erosion by operating at slow speed and by not creating a wake when operating near shore or in narrow streams or rivers.
• Do not dock or beach your PWC in reeds and grasses. This could damage fragile environments.
• Take extra care when fueling your PWC in or near the water. Fuel on land if possible.