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OTHER SAFETY MATTERS
Riders should:
- Be at least sixteen (16) years old or the minimum age required within the jurisdiction in which the
power board is operated. The power board was designed to be operated by adults.
- Wear appropriate safety gear especially a Helmet and Life Vest and safety leash.
- Ensure the power board is in excellent condition and ready to operate in top form. Have sucient
fuel for the outing or gear the outing to the generally expected period of time that fuel will remain,
and be sure that the ignition battery is functional and well-charged to avoid becoming stranded away
from shore.
- Avoid operation during bad weather, including but not limited to, high winds, rain that obscures
vision, warnings of impending threatening weather, high waves, or any weather in which the rider
feels at all uncomfortable.
- Do not use the power board, if the air temperature is lower than 2°C.
- Avoid operation in water that is too shallow or is brackish.
Because the power board engine is water-jet pump pro-
pelled, weeds and other ora can foul the engine intake.
If it is suspected that fouling agents or small objects have
been brought into the pump/engine system (height of water
stream coming out of engine cooling system nozzle output
will get smaller or end completely), immediately cease oper-
ation and perform a typical maintenance operation to clean
the system.
- Maintain a speed and operational method that ensures the
rider can avoid collisions with objects (above and below the
waterline), buoys, docks, shorelines and other vessels.
- Know and practice navigational rules and regulations.
- Maintain an unobstructed view at all times, particularly in
the direction the power board is moving.
- Ride singularly on the power board. Multiple people on one
power board can overload it and cause it to sink. The power
board is built with anticipation of one (1) average-sized per-
son per board.
- Never exceed the highest loading capacity.
- In addition, it is necessary for the rider to maintain line-of-sight, which means there should never be
another person in front of the rider as the outing progresses.
- Not carry aboard any item. The power board requires the rider to maintain control via the control
handle. The rider should never be distracted from control of the power board.
- Always keep the engine shut-o key with kill switch Paracord around the wrist so that when the
rider goes overboard the engine will be immediately shut down.
SAFETY MATTERSSAFETY MATTERS
WARNING
SAFE OPERATION ON THE WATER
Laws, rules, regulations and enforcement have been developed in North America and around the
world to ensure safe and proper operation of all watercraft. It is the responsibility of the owner and/
or operator to familiarize himself or herself with all applicable ordinances on the body of water upon
which the JetSurf™ power board will be operated. For operators in the United States, refer to the
website*: www.uscg.boating.org
In Canada, refer to the website**: www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/menu.htm
Other countries have their own laws or participate in international rules. Always verify markings and
rules as they apply to any body of water on which operations will be conducted.
GENERAL PRUDENTIAL RULE
Rule 2 in the International Rules says, “In obeying and construing these rules due regard shall be
had to all dangers of navigation and collision, and to any special circumstances, which may
render a departure from the above rules necessary in order to avoid immediate danger.”
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS
Always use common sense when encountering other vessels. The power board is considered a pow-
ered watercraft and will be expected to give-way to non-powered vessels that have less maneuvera-
bility. The vessel that does not has the duty to take proper and timely action to sta out of the way of
the stand-on vessel. Normally, the give-way vessel should not cross in front of the stand-on vessel.
Always move in such a way that the stand-on operator can see the operation.
When encountering other powered vessels, there are three (3) main situations that could require
avoiding a collision:
- Meeting (approaching another vessel head on);
- Crossing (travelling across the other vessel’s path);
- Overtaking (passing or being passed by another vessel).
When meeting another vessel head on with the risk of collision, neither has right of way. Both vessels
must alter course to avoid an accident. Keep the other vessel on the port (left) side unless it is possi-
ble to clear each other by maintaining course.
When two (2) power-driven vessels cross paths with risk of collision, the vessel that views the crossing
vessel to the starboard (right) side must give way.
When overtaking, you are the give-way vessel. The other vessel is expected to maintain course and
speed. Avoid it as you clear it. When being passed by another vessel, maintain speed and direction
so that the passing vessel can clear.
In other circumstances, when preparing to go around a bend on a body of water, sound a prolonged
blast on a whistle for four (4) to six (6) seconds. Regardless of whether you hear a response, proceed
with caution.
* It applies to the USA; ** It applies to Canada