jetski safety equipment:
General jetski kit:
Killcord + spare
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If you were to move away or fall from the PWC it will detach from the PWC stopping the engine in the process.
Anchor & line
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To keep your PWC in the same spot after launching and before recovery, when you want to take a break or in an emergency.
VHF &/or Mobile Phone
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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.
Chart, Tide Table & Hand bearing Compass
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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.
Knife
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To cut away weed, fishing line etc from your intake grate
Torch
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For signalling in an emergency and inspecting the intake / pump housing / engine compartment before launching.
Emergency Safety Kit:
Flares
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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.
Fire Extinguisher
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For small electrical fires, to assist others.
First Aid Kit
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Slipways and seabeds often have sharp nasties lurking.
Tow Line
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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.
Extra Kit Considerations:
Drybag
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Put all your items into a dry bag to stop them getting wet and rattling around under the hood of your PWC.
MultiTool / Tool Kit & spare spark plugs
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When you arrive at the slipway or between sessions there would be nothing worse than a loose connection or similar stopping play
Personal Equipment
Impact Buoyancy Aid
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An essential piece of kit regardless of the weather or where you’re riding. This not only keep you afloat but will also protect your core from impact.
Whistle
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To attract attention in an emergency
Drysuit or Wetsuit
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Drysuits are ideal off-season or in cooler climates
There are many types of wetsuits available. For winter use a 4-6mm is best with long sleeves and legs.
Spray Jacket
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As most of your time will be on top of the water rather than ‘in it’ wear a spray jacket over the top to reduce the wind chill
Footwear
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To keep your feet warm, Good grip on he footrests, protect your feet when ashore
Eye Protection
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Enables clearer vision in spray, protects your eyes from UV damage, and glare.
Gloves
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Keep your hands warm, enables a better grip on the controls
Additional kit considerations:
Handheld GPS
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Waterproof handheld GPS (Global Positioning System). Not only allows you to pre-plan your route but also shows you the way back!
Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)
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If you intend to travel further afield this can be a very useful extra bit of safety kit as it can be used in areas where there is no mobile phone signal available. Once activated transmits for 24 hours +
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