Ride Area Strategies
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Have a clearly defined riding area, a wide area with a good visibility and
limited boat traffic.
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Have at least one chase boat in the riding area. The boat should be in radio
contact with your rental location.
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Use a bullhorn, flag, and/or whistle to signal a rider out on the water.
Instruct the operator to be on the lookout for that signal.
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Consider requiring renters to operate in one direction such as a clockwise
pattern.
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Keep your riding area away from swimming areas, shallow water,
underwater obstructions, anchored boats, and docks.
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Mandate specific riding distance from boats and other PWCs. You could use a
marker or landmark to help: "Don't get any closer to anyone else than that
orange post is from us."
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Escort renters who violate your safe riding rules back to shore. They create a
negative environment for other renters and project an unfavorable image.
Never allow renters to exceed the PWC's maximum weight or capacity
recommendations.
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Be sure any shallow areas are clearly marked pointed out to renters.
Provide Proper Riding Attire
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All riders must wear a USCG-approved personal flotation device (PFD)
suitable for personal watercraft riding. Have a selection of all PFD sizes on
hand.
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All riders must wear a wet suit bottom. Normal swimwear does not
adequately protect against severe injury caused by forceful water entry into
rectum or vagina as a result of falling into the water or being near the jet
thrust nozzle. Have a selection of all sizes of wetsuit bottoms on hand.
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Consider offering water shoes and gloves for your renters.
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Suggest riders wear eye protection. Consider offering floating restraining
straps for the renter’s eyewear.
Demonstrate PWC Operation
On Shore:
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Determine the operator's experience level
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Review the warning labels on the PWC.
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Show the Yamaha "Basic Orientation" PWC videotape.
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Review the items on the Yamaha "Keep It Fun" Instruction Poster.
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Review the instructions on the laminated Yamaha Riding Instruction Card.
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Explain who has the right-of-way when one or more PWCs or boats meet.
Explain that regardless of who has the right-of-way, it is in everyone's best
interests to apply common sense and good judgment and to change course if
needed to avoid a collision.
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Offer your renters an opportunity to review the Yamaha Owner's Manual
and Riding Tips booklet. Keep office copies for renter use.
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Point out any "no wake" zones, and explain the need to slow down.
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Make sure the passenger understands the basics of operation. Explain that in
an emergency the passenger may need to operate the PWC.
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Demonstrate the use of the start button, stop button, and lanyard.
•
Show the location of the fuel reserve switch. Let the renter know he or she
must return to shore for more fuel if switching to reserve is necessary.
•
Review applicable state boating laws such as minimum distance between
vessels.
Keep It Fun!
Ride Responsibly
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