How to Take a Personal Watercraft Safety Course

Personal watercraft includes motorized watercraft such as Jet Skis and waverunners that hold only 1 person (or 2 at the most). Taking a class in personal watercraft safety is a good idea even if it's not a legal requirement in your state--it definitely pays to be prepared for any emergency, and to learn how to be safe while you're out on the water.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet access
• Course materials and equipment according to your course syllablus
• Telephone

1. Check your local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Web site for information about classes on personal watercraft safety in your area.

2. Call the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for your district if you are unable to search online. Find their phone number in your "blue pages."

3. Choose a USCG-approved course if possible, to ensure that your course meets specific requirements that may exist in your state.

4. Find out about the course schedule syllabus, price and if you require any special equipment.

5. Book in advance, especially during the spring and summer--available places may fill up quickly.

6. Attend classes and study hard--if you need a license to operate a personal watercraft in your state, there will be a test at the end of the course.

Tips & Warnings

• Depending on the requirements in your state, you may need to pass a test before you can legally operate a personal watercraft. See the Resources section of this article for a link to a list of state requirements for operating personal watercraft.
• Completing a safety course may qualify you for a reduced insurance premium on your personal watercraft.

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on 4/24/2008 Thanks for the information I went to a boat show and the coast guard was their and let me know that the course was at a local college for 2 dollars. Great course to take even if you think you know everything.
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