Another summer is coming to an end, and that is always a sad time of year for me. Even so, I can't complain about this summer - even with an unusually rainy year, I managed to get out riding just about every weekend, thanks to some good buddies who are as enthusiastic about getting out on their pwcs as I am. This weeks article is going to be about seadoo safety. As the popularity of the sport grows, I think it's important to make sure that new riders keep their safety and the safety of other boaters a high priority.
The easiest thing you can do as far as personal safety goes is to make sure you always wear an approved life jacket. You must be sure that your pfd fits you properly for your build, and is suited for your weight. If you bring someone along as a passenger, be sure to ask them to bring their own personally fitted pfd, or obtain a life jacket that fits them as required. If you need help finding a life jacket suited for seadoo riding, ask at your local water-sports store. They will be able to help you find an approved and comfortable pfd.
The next most important safety tip is to never mix alcohol and riding a Seadoo pwc. In fact, you should never mix alcohol with any type of boating or aquatic activity. There is plenty of time to enjoy a cold beer or glass of wine after the riding is done for the day. Not only is it illegal to drive a Seadoo while under the influence of alcohol, it is also very dangerous and selfish.
The next safety tip is one that I believe in pretty strongly, and that is to avoid riding your pwc at night. I think that seadooing is a sport best enjoyed by daylight. Not only is it harder to navigate at night, allowing the potential for getting disoriented and lost, the bigger danger is the virtual impossibility for spotting unexpected water hazards. Keep an eye on your schedule so you are not stranded far from your dock at dusk, and your day of pwc riding won't need to end with a precarious ride home in the dark.
Don't overload your Seadoo PWC. For the most part, these machines are designed for 2 people and can safely accommodate 2 people. If you absolutely need to have 2 passengers plus a driver then go slow and only do so in uncrowded waters. Also remember, whenever towing people behind your Seadoo PWC make sure you have a mature spotter that understands the importance of spotting.
If you love the sport of seadooing as much as I do, then do yourself a favor and keep it safe. Taking unnecessary risks is just not worth having an accident. Even though boating is a very popular and accessible summer activity, don't forget that there are substantial risks involved, and making safety a primary concern will just make your boating season and that of everyone around you, a lot safer.
The easiest thing you can do as far as personal safety goes is to make sure you always wear an approved life jacket. You must be sure that your pfd fits you properly for your build, and is suited for your weight. If you bring someone along as a passenger, be sure to ask them to bring their own personally fitted pfd, or obtain a life jacket that fits them as required. If you need help finding a life jacket suited for seadoo riding, ask at your local water-sports store. They will be able to help you find an approved and comfortable pfd.
The next most important safety tip is to never mix alcohol and riding a Seadoo pwc. In fact, you should never mix alcohol with any type of boating or aquatic activity. There is plenty of time to enjoy a cold beer or glass of wine after the riding is done for the day. Not only is it illegal to drive a Seadoo while under the influence of alcohol, it is also very dangerous and selfish.
The next safety tip is one that I believe in pretty strongly, and that is to avoid riding your pwc at night. I think that seadooing is a sport best enjoyed by daylight. Not only is it harder to navigate at night, allowing the potential for getting disoriented and lost, the bigger danger is the virtual impossibility for spotting unexpected water hazards. Keep an eye on your schedule so you are not stranded far from your dock at dusk, and your day of pwc riding won't need to end with a precarious ride home in the dark.
Don't overload your Seadoo PWC. For the most part, these machines are designed for 2 people and can safely accommodate 2 people. If you absolutely need to have 2 passengers plus a driver then go slow and only do so in uncrowded waters. Also remember, whenever towing people behind your Seadoo PWC make sure you have a mature spotter that understands the importance of spotting.
If you love the sport of seadooing as much as I do, then do yourself a favor and keep it safe. Taking unnecessary risks is just not worth having an accident. Even though boating is a very popular and accessible summer activity, don't forget that there are substantial risks involved, and making safety a primary concern will just make your boating season and that of everyone around you, a lot safer.
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