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Safety information

 As with any water sport, you should not op- EJU43123 Operation requirements
erate your watercraft without someone else
 All riders must wear a personal flotation de-
nearby. If you operate further than swim-
vice (PFD) that is approved by the appro-
ming distance from shore, you should be
priate authorities and is suitable for
accompanied by another boat or water-
personal watercraft use.
craft, but make sure you stay a safe dis-
 Wear protective clothing. Severe internal
tance away. It’s good, common sense.
injuries can occur if water is forced into
 Never operate in water that is less than 60
body cavities as a result of falling into the
cm (2 ft) deep from the bottom of the wa-
water or being near the jet thrust nozzle.
tercraft, otherwise you increase your
You must wear shorts with neoprene (wet-
chance of hitting a submerged object,
suit material) to keep water from being
which could result in injury.
forcefully injected into the rectum or vagina
during a fall backward. Riders not wearing
neoprene shorts have received severe rec-
tal, vaginal, and internal injuries resulting in
permanent damage. Normal swimwear
does not offer adequate protection.
60 cm (2 ft)
1

 This watercraft is not equipped with light- 2
ing required for night operation. Do not op-
erate the watercraft after sunset or before
dawn, otherwise you increase the risk of
colliding with another boat, which could re-
sult in severe injury or death.
1 Authority-approved PFD
2 Wetsuit bottom
 Eye protection is recommended to keep
wind, water, and glare from the sun out of
your eyes while you operate your water-
craft. Restraining straps for eyewear are
made which are designed to float should
your eyewear fall in the water.
Footwear and gloves are recommended.
 Helmets meeting Snell or DOT standards
are required for IJSBA-sanctioned races.
 Follow navigation rules, and state/provin-
You must decide whether to wear a helmet
cial and local laws that apply to watercraft.
while you ride for recreation. You should
know that a helmet could help protect you

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