Whenever it is underway
What should an operator do when attempting to re-board a personal watercraft (PWC)
When attempting to re-board a personal watercraft, an operator should approach from the direction marked on the hull.
When attempting to re-board a personal watercraft, an operator should approach from the direction marked on the hull.
The operator's wrist
because they are concitered a Class A
Operate without a type B fire equisher aboard.
100 yards
The operator of a PWC is legally required to wear a USCG-approved life jacket at all times while the vessel is in operation. This includes both personal watercraft being driven and those being towed on water skis or other similar devices.
Because they are considered a class A motor vessel
Because it is a navigable watercraft which interacts with other watercraft in controlled waters.
It depends on the State. In Minnesota, you must be at least 13 years of age and hold a state issued boating safety certificate (or its equivalent) in order to operate a personal watercraft without a legal operator of 18 years of age. However, operators aged under 12 years without a boating safety certificate, may continue to operate a personal watercraft as long as they are in sight of a legal operator at least 18 years of age on another personal watercraft within 500 feet.
It depends on the state- In Michigan, you must be at least 13 years of age and hold a state issued boating safety certificate (or its equivalent) in order to operate a personal watercraft without a legal operator of 18 years of age. However, operators aged under 12 years without a boating safety certificate, may continue to operate a personal watercraft as long as they are accompanied by legal operator at least 18 years of age on another personal watercraft within 500 feet.