PWC (jetski) Safety Equipment
UNDERSTANDS:
- Essential PW gear - uses and stowage
Killcord & Spare:
If you were to move away or fall from the PWC it will detach from the PWC stopping the engine in the process.
Flares:
Two handheld orange smoke + 2 x handheld red pinpoint flares OR 2 x day/night flares. If you are in grave and imminent danger do not hesitate to use flares to get help - delay could be fatal in deteriorating weather conditions, when night is falling or after an injury.
Anchor:
To keep your PWC in the same spot after launching and before recovery, when you want to take a break or in an emergency.
Fire Extinguisher:
For small electrical fires, to assist others.
Communication Device:
A mobile phone can be used to raise help close to shore.
VHF: You will be heard by everyone in the vicinity that has a VHF, can be used where there is no mobile phone signal available.
First Aid Kit:
Slipways and seabeds often have sharp nasties lurking.
Chart, Tide Table & Hand bearing Compass
In order to locate yourself, if fog sets in it will assist you in finding your way. Also useful when looking at a Cardinal Mark Buoy so you know which direction to go.
Tow Line:
For the occasion you need to be towed or need to tow someone else. Can also be doubled up as a anchor line or to tie off in a marina.
Knife:
To cut away weed, fishing line etc from your intake grate
Torch:
For signalling in an emergency and inspecting the intake / pump housing / engine compartment before launching.
MultiTool / Tool Kit & spare spark plugs
When you arrive at the slipway or between sessions there would be nothing worse than a loose connection or similar stopping play
Dry Bag:
Put all your items into a dry bag to stop them getting wet and rattling around under the hood of your PWC.