Summer Sports Safety Tips
Riding a jet ski can be one of the most exciting things to do in the summertime, but it can also be one of the most dangerous. In order to ensure your own safety and the safety of others, there are a few basic guidelines you should remember every time you ride.
Keep these safety tips in mind before you speed off:
- Always wear a lifejacket
- Wear and use the engine-stop lanyard
- Watch for other watercrafts
- Stay away from other boats and the shore
- Do not use waves and wakes as ramps
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June 10, 2015