Personal Watercraft Handbook

Welcome to the world of personal watercraft!
Whether you are a seasoned rider or new to the sport, we hope you will find the content of this book useful, offering hints and tips to the experienced rider and a good overall foundation for the new skier. This book can of course be used independently, but is best used in support of the extremely successful RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency Course.

Foreword
RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency Course Syllabus
Types of Personal Watercraft
Personal Gear
Essential Personal Watercraft Gear
Local Regulations & Courtesy
Weather, Wind & Waves
Pre-Departure Checks
Pre-Launch Checks
Launching
Layout & Controls
Getting Under Way - Sit-down Personal Watercraft
Getting Under Way - Stand-up Personal Watercraft
Basic Steering, Control & Trim
Coming Alongside
Man Overboard Recovery
Safety & Emergencies
Knots, Anchoring & Towing
Capsize & Reboarding in Deep Water
Rules of the Road
Buoyage
Essential Navigation
Tides & Tidal Streams
Control at Planing Speed
Recovery from the Water
Aftercare & Maintenance
Towing Sports
RYA Introduction to Personal Watercraft Safety Course Syllabus
Further Information
Riding Log