Boating is fun… we’ll show you how America’s Boating Course 3 rd Edition 1 Personal Watercraft Operation Chapter 4 Section 15 Presented by the St Paul Sail and Power Squadron Presented by the St Paul Sail and Power Squadron

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how It’s a Boat Class A boat – under 16 feet Same rules as boats Additional rules may apply Designed for planning speed – risks Awkward at slow speeds Internal jet drive propulsion 2

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how How a PWC Works Jet drive with impeller Nozzle used to steer No steering without propulsion Reverse via clamshell device 3

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Jet Drive Propulsion Impeller Waterflow Steerable Nozzle 4

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Operator Controls Start & stop Throttle on handlebars Fuel selector Reverse lever Kill switch with lanyard 5

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Special PWC Regulations THE MUSTs Wear PFDs Use Lanyard Operate 9:30am to 1hr before sunset Operate <5mph within 150ft Observer to tow Display PWC decal 6 THE MUST NOTs Chase or harass wildlife Travel through vegetation at >5mph Operate in unreasonably manner Weave through congested traffic Jump wake of another watercraft within 150ft Operate while facing backward

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Operate Your PWC Safely Stopping – no brakes, do 180° turn Be sure lanyard is attached Overturning – follow manufacturer’s instructions Practice re-boarding Be aware of weather, fuel, visibility 7

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how End Section 15 8