It stands for Personal Water Craft
When referring to boating, PWC stands for personal watercraft. The definition of PWC is a boat less that 16 feet in length, that is powered by jet pumps instead of propellers.
Jumping the wake of another vessel on a PWC
Wearing a "V" type PFD on a PWC!!
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A sailboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel?
A motorboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel?
A motorboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel?
You are operating a pwc which boating laws and regulations must you obey
In Pennsylvania, anyone born on or after January 1, 1982, must have a Boating Safety Education Certificate in their possession to legally operate a personal watercraft (PWC) on public waters. Additionally, operators who are at least 11 years old and have completed a state-approved boating safety course can legally operate a PWC. It's important for all operators to be aware of and comply with these regulations to ensure safe boating practices.
When a sailing vessel and a pwc are meeting head on the sailing vessel is the stand on vessel.
Attach it to the operator, clothing or PFD when boating
Attach it to the operator, clothing or PFD when boating