"A personal watercraft (PWC), also called water scooter or jet ski, is a recreational watercraft that is designed to hold only a small number of occupants, who sit or stand on top of the craft, not within the craft as in a boat."
Basics of operating a jet ski, including starting and stopping the engine, steering, controlling speed, and turning.
Basic anatomy of Jet Ski: It includes the structure of Jet Ski and its essential components such as the handlebars, throttle, impeller, and steering nozzle.
Jet Ski Maintenance: Maintenance and inspection of Jet Ski, including the engine, steering, and hull to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and safety.
Jet Ski Safety: Personal safety measures such as using appropriate safety gear, following state regulations, and avoiding dangerous conditions, and safeguarding both the rider and the environment.
Jet Ski Operation: Steps on how to start, accelerate, and control the Jet Ski, such as mounting in and out of the craft, turning, and stopping.
Jet Ski Maneuvers: Different Jet Ski maneuvers such as figure eights, slalom, and freestyle tricks like jumping, spinning, and backflips.
Weather and water conditions: How to navigate and adjust the Jet Ski' operation in various weather and water conditions, including wind, waves, current, and temperature.
Transporting, launching, and hauling Jet Ski: It includes how to safely transport, launch, and haul the Jet Ski to and from water and storage.
Emergency practices: Skills and precautions that should be taken in case of an emergency like mechanical breakdowns, capsizing, collisions, and injuries.
Navigation and marine rules: Introduces the basics of navigation, how to read a nautical chart, and explain buoy systems, navigation aids, and other marine rules.
Jet Ski accessories and add-ons: Explores additional features and accessories that can be added to the Jet Ski to maintain functionality, comfort, and aesthetics.
Recreational Jet Skiing: This type is for personal use, and riders typically do it for fun and adventure on open waters.
Competitive Jet Skiing: Riders in competitive jet skiing engage in various high-speed races, including freestyle riding and slalom courses.
Rescue Jet Skiing: Rescue operators use Jet Skis to reach persons stranded or in danger in the water.
Touring Jet Skiing: Touring Jet Skiing involves cruising waterways, enjoying the scenery and wildlife, without high speeds.
Fishing Jet Skiing: This type is specifically for fishing in open waters. The Jet Ski has compartments for fishing gear and is designed for fishing enthusiasts.
Jet Skiing for Lifeguards: Lifeguards use Jet Skis to patrol coastlines and monitor the beachgoers' activities.
Military Jet Skiing: Military operations use Jet Skis as a personal watercraft that can be used to access shallow waters or launch from ships.
Personal Watercraft Rentals: Many individuals rent jet skis for short periods, such as vacations, outings, or other activities that require a personal watercraft.
Stand-up Jet Skiing: This type requires riders to stand on the Jet Ski as they navigate the water.
Stunt Jet Skiing: Stunt riders engage in high speed and daring acrobatics such as flipping, jumping, and wheelies.
Wave-Runner Jet Skiing: This is a type of jet skiing that is done in waves, often with skilled riders performing tricks.
Racing Jet Skiing: This type is specifically for speed lovers, where Jet Skis compete against one another in high-speed races.
Hydrocross Jet Skiing: Riders have to navigate through an obstacle course while competing against each other, resulting in exciting races.
Giant Slalom Racing Jet Skiing: This is a combination of Jet Ski racing and slalom skiing, where riders go through a series of gates feeding near each other.
Jet Ski Freestyle Riding: This is a style that involves performing tricks such as jumps, spins, and flips while navigating the Jet Ski in open water.
"Typically holding no more than two or three people, who mainly sit on top of the watercraft as with riding a motorcycle or quadbike."
"The second style is a 'stand-up' type, typically built for only one occupant who operates the watercraft standing up as in riding a motorized scooter; it is used more for doing tricks, racing, and in competitions."
"Both styles have an inboard engine driving a pump-jet that has a screw-shaped impeller to create thrust for propulsion and steering."
"Most are designed for two or three people, though four-passenger models exist."
"Many of today's models are built for more extended use and have the fuel capacity to make long cruises, in some cases even beyond 100 miles (160 km)."
"Personal watercraft are often referred by the trademarked brand names of Kawasaki (Jet Ski), Yamaha (WaveRunner), Bombardier (Sea-Doo), Elaqua (E-PWC) and Honda (AquaTrax)."
"The United States Coast Guard defines a personal watercraft, amongst other criteria, as a jet-drive boat less than 12 feet (3.7 m) long."
"There are many larger 'jetboats' not classed as PWCs, some more than 40 feet (12 m) long."
"It is used more for doing tricks, racing, and in competitions."
"A screw-shaped impeller to create thrust for propulsion and steering."
"Many of today's models are built for more extended use and have the fuel capacity to make long cruises, in some cases even beyond 100 miles (160 km)."
"Personal watercraft are often referred by the trademarked brand names of Kawasaki (Jet Ski)."
"Typically holding no more than two or three people."
"Personal watercraft are often referred by the trademarked brand names of Yamaha (WaveRunner)."
"The second style is a 'stand-up' type, typically built for only one occupant."
"It is used more for doing tricks, racing, and in competitions."
"Both styles have an inboard engine driving a pump-jet that has a screw-shaped impeller to create thrust for propulsion and steering."
"Most are designed for two or three people, though four-passenger models exist."
"There are many larger 'jetboats' not classed as PWCs, some more than 40 feet (12 m) long."