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	Personal water craft - Biocrawler
		A personal watercraft (PWC) is a recreational watercraft that the rider sits or stands on, rather than inside of, as in a boat.
		Personal water craft are small, easily handled, fairly easy to use, affordable, and their propulsion systems are safer for swimmers and wildlife.
		Against this, industry groups such as the Personal Watercraft Industry Association point out that environmental groups continue to cite pollution levels of pre-regulation watercraft and ignore the improvements made to newer models; and furthermore, that the personal watercraft is unfairly singled out when they are no more polluting than other powered boats.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Personal_watercraft (557 words)

	Folding auxiliary seat for personal water craft - Patent 5570654
		These types of water craft are driven by a small engine and have an elongate bench-type seat which seats a driver and one or two passengers.
		Accordingly, there is a need for an accessory or auxiliary seat that is attachable to a personal water craft to provide additional seat space for the passenger which seat is retractable when not in use or to allow a rider to board the water craft from the rear of the craft.
		For example, with a driver or operator and a passenger on a two seat water craft, the operator is placed in a position forward of a comfortable and safe position for operation of the water craft.
	www.freepatentsonline.com /5570654.html (2472 words)

	Personal water craft - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A personal watercraft (PWC) is a recreational watercraft that the rider sits or stands on, rather than inside of, as in a boat.
		Personal water craft are small, easily handled, fairly easy to use, affordable, and their propulsion systems, which do not have external propellers, are safer for swimmers and wildlife.
		Against this, industry groups such as the Personal Watercraft Industry Association point out that environmental groups continue to cite pollution levels of pre-regulation watercraft and ignore the improvements made to newer models; and furthermore, that the personal watercraft is unfairly singled out when they are no more polluting than other powered boats.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Personal_water_craft (751 words)

	Personal Water Craft - Jet Ski
		PWC are different from conventional boats in terms of design, operation and use.
		A personal water craft is a motorboat under the law.
		Police say one personal water craft was being driven by the nine-year-old girl and she was carrying an 11-year-old passenger.
	www.rescuediver.org /articles/pwc.htm (1377 words)

	Okaloosa County Public Safety - Safety Center - Water Safety Boats and Jet Ski's
		A person may not operate a personal water craft unless each person riding on or being towed behind such vessel is wearing a type I, type II, type III, or type V personal flotation device approved by the United States Coast Guard.
		A person operating a personal water craft equipped by the manufacturer with a lanyard type engine cutoff switch must attach such lanyard to his person, clothing, or personal flotation device as is appropriate for the specific vessel.
		It is unlawful for the owner of any personal water craft or any person having charge over or control of a personal water craft to authorize or knowingly permit the same to be operated by a person under 14 years of age in violation of this section.
	www.co.okaloosa.fl.us /safety_water_boats.html (423 words)

	Personal Watercraft Background (Site not responding. Last check: )
		PWC are considered by the U.S. Coast Guard to be inboard boats under 16 feet in length.
		The engine drives a jet pump that draws water from the bottom of the craft into an impeller (a type of propeller fitted into a surrounding "tunnel"), which pressurizes the water and forces it out a nozzle at the rear of the craft.
		Forty-two percent of those PWC owners owned waterfront property, and over 60 percent had access to a home on the water, whether their primary home or the home of a close friend or relative.
	www.pwia.org /faqs/background.html (1132 words)

	Personal Watercraft (Jetskis) \| Water Department
		Since personal watercraft are classified as Class A inboard vessels, operators must follow the same rules of operation which govern all boats in any particular waterway.
		All PWC are required to clearly display permanently affixed approved registration numbers on vessel and carry their certificate of number on board.
		The number of personal watercraft allowed on the lake at any one time is determined by how safe lake personnel feel it is, but as a general rule the limit is 100.
	www.sandiego.gov /water/recreation/pwc.shtml (326 words)

	MSQ - Personal watercraft (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In coastal waters, freestyling or wave jumping is restricted to outside 200 metres of the shore if dwellings are within 100 metres of the shore line, and are in the vicinity of the waters where the PWC is operating.
		In areas where there a large number of waterside residences, narrow stretches of navigable water and the waterway is used for other low impact activity (swimming, rowing and so on), excluding PWC from these areas may be the only feasible way of effectively managing the noise, amenity, safety and environmental impacts created by their use.
		It is important to fuel your PWC on land because fuel is dangerous and fuel spills are a significant cause of water pollution.
	www.transport.qld.gov.au /qt/msq.nsf/index/msq_pwc (2084 words)

	Personal Water Craft Builders Strive for Regulatory Equality - FATHOM Magazine - Florida Sea Grant
		Personal watercraft manufacturers and government regulatory agencies still are fighting over whether the jet-powered craft should be treated any differently than other kinds of vessels.
		Questions about PWC safety and regulation are back in the public eye after the Sept. 24 death of a jet biker in a collision off Miami Beach with singer Gloria Estefan and husband Emilio Estefan's boat, says Michael Karcher, moderator for the Oct. 19 symposium.
		PWCs already are barred from entering two federally administered wildlife refuges in the Florida Keys.
	www.flseagrant.org /library/publications/fathom_magazine/volume-7_issue-3/water_craft_builders.htm (936 words)

	PERSONAL WATERCRAFT
		Personal Water Craft (PWCs) have become a major force in boating over the last few years, now accounting for over 1/3 of new boat sales annually.
		Personal Water Craft are considered by the Coast Guard to be Class A inboard motor vessels and as such must adhere to the same Coast Guard regulations and standards as any other powerboats in this category, such as they must have a fire extinguisher on board, and must have appropriate signaling devices.
		Water is taken in through a water pick up on the bottom of the PWC, drawn into an internal propeller (an impeller) that creates a jet of high pressure water which exits through a nozzle on the back of the PWC.
	www.boatus.com /onlinecourse/Review%20Pages/Chapters/pwc.html (1686 words)

	Personal Water Craft Determination (Site not responding. Last check: )
		PWC use of ocean beaches is rare due to rough surf conditions in the ocean and the hazard of beaching PWC's in the ocean surf.
		PWC use is a recreational activity in and of itself and, other than a need for a sufficiently wide and deep body of water, PWC use is not dependent on resources within NPS jurisdiction.
		PWC use is in derogation of the values and purposes for which the seashore was established by Congress and, pursuant to the authority of 36 CFR 1.5(a)(1), is prohibited within the established boundaries of Cape Lookout National Seashore, this includes all waters within 150 feet from the mean low water mark on the soundside.
	www.nps.gov /calo/pwc_det.htm (5135 words)

	Personal Water Craft
		Personal Water Craft are considered by the Coast Guard to be Class A inboard motor vessels and as such must adhere to the same Coast Guard regulations and standards as any other powerboats in this category, such as they must have a fire extinguisher on board, and must have appropriate signaling devices.
		Water is taken in through a water pick up on the bottom of the PWC, drawn into an internal propeller (an impeller) that creates a jet of high pressure water which exits through a nozzle on the back of the PWC.
		Water and oil don't mix and can harm the water's delicate micro-organisms as well as the animals who feed on them, potentially upsetting the entire food chain.
	www.boatus.org /onlinecourse/ReviewPages/BoatUSF/Project/info7d.htm (3049 words)

	Report on Safety Hazards of Personal Water Craft (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Three types of personal water craft (pwc) accident are considered, each of them resulting from potential operator error, inexperience and/or recklessness.
		The interpretation of this Table is that even though water is a relatively benign medium to fall into (assuming it’s not far to fall and one is wearing a life vest), the forces on the body can build up to quite significant levels at the higher speeds.
		The viscosity of water at 20 deg C is 1.8 cp.
	www.pwcwatch.org /PWCHazards.htm (1397 words)

	Personal Water Craft
		PWC maintenance starts before the boat is completely finished and is an important part of owning a boat.
		In this case, the only rinse water for the prop, rear bearing, and jet intake is the water that you spray into the pump assembly with a hose.
		If you are using the PWC to surf or to tow-in, it is not uncommon for the boat to get blasted by the white water, and the boat usually gets completely flooded..
	www.tc-11.com /Personal_Water_Craft.htm (4201 words)

	Guidelines for personal water craft and jet skis in European marine sites
		The ownership of personal water craft (PWC) is currently estimated at approximately 17,000.
		Following the demise of the Personal Watercraft Association in 1996, the activity has been taken under the umbrella of the RYA although relatively few participants are individual members.
		Personal watercraft are shallow hulled craft propelled by water jets rather than propellers.
	www.ukmarinesac.org.uk /activities/recreation/r06_04.htm (259 words)

	San Juan County Ordinance No. 3-1996
		Personal Water Craft (hereafter "PWC") are vessels less than sixteen feet long propelled by machinery and which is designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing or kneeling on the vessel, rather that being operated by a person sitting or standing inside the vessel.
		A report entitled "California Boating Accident Report for 1994" showed that Personal Water Craft made up 13.1 percent of the boating industry, but were involved in 36 percent of all reported boating accidents, 46 percent of the injuries and 17.5 percent of the fatalities and 17 percent of the property damage.
		"Personal Water Craft" means a vessel of less than sixteen feet (16') in length that is propelled by machinery, commonly a jet pump, and which is designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing or kneeling on the vessel, rather that being operated by a person sitting or standing inside the vessel.
	www.mrsc.org /ords/S3231996.aspx (2854 words)

	American Red Cross Lifeguarding
		Be knowledgeable of the water environment you are in and its potential hazards, such as deep and shallow areas, currents, depth charges, obstructions and where the entry and exit points are located.
		Run your PWC at a slow speed until the craft is away from shore, swimming areas, and docks.
		Because water conducts electricity, it is wise to stop swimming, boating or any activities on the water as soon as you see or hear a storm.
	www.redcross.org /services/hss/tips/healthtips/safetywater.html (2793 words)

	PWC-Watch - Jet Ski - Sea-Doos - PWC safety - deaths and accidents (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Their shallow draft design allows PWC to be operated at high speeds in shallow areas close to shore, unlike other motorized boats.
		If an operator is accompanied and directly supervised in the pleasure craft by a person 16 years and older, the age-horsepower restrictions do not apply.
		In January 2000 the Coalition of Parents and Families for Personal Watercraft Safety was formed with a core group of parents and families of PWC accident victims.
	www.healthwatcher.net /PWC-Watch (755 words)

	Jet ski - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Jet Ski is the brand name of Kawasaki Heavy Industries personal water craft.
		The name, however, is often used as a generic term for personal watercraft (PWC) typically those propelled by water jets which rapidly expel water behind them in a jet, rather driven by a screw-shaped propeller, though the name can also refer to versions of PWCs known as "stand-ups."
		Because of their relatively low cost and freedom they provide the driver, they are widely used recreationally on water bodies across the world.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jetski (184 words)

	Safety Advice - Personal Water Craft
		Personal Water Craft are an exciting and exhilarating choice for experiencing and exploring our State's waterways.
		Personal Water Craft, or PWC, is the common or generic name for the brands JetSkis, Waverunners, Sea Doos, Wave Jammers, Wetbikes and the like.
		Your PWC is a motor vessel and all the rules relating to right of way that apply to conventional motor boats also apply to PWCs.
	www.murrayriver.com.au /boating/pwc (1051 words)

	Non-Personal Water Craft
		Salt water is a very aggressive corrosive environment, and unless an owner is diligent, the cost of repairs will take all the fun out of owning a boat.
		When the water hits the distributor cap, the TC-11 prevents the water from working its way between the rubber boots and the cap itself.
		The goal is to maintain a layer TC-11 between the surface of the paint film (or metal on unpainted surfaces) and the oxygen in the air, water, salt, and dirt.
	www.tc-11.com /Non_Personal_Water_Craft.htm (3091 words)

	RYA - www.rya.org.uk - Personal Water Craft
		The original conviction had been made thanks to a landmark ruling that said a PWC should be regarded, in law, as a ship.
		In the recent appeal the argument on whether a PWC was a ship in the eyes of the law was revisited in detail.
		The upholding of the appeal means that it was concluded that a PWC is not a âvessel used in navigationâ for the purposes of the merchant shipping regulations.
	www.rya.org.uk /General/Issues/legalnewspersonalwatercraft.htm?textonly=true (319 words)

	Rescue Boats Water Rescue Equipment Oceanid RDC Inflatable Rescue Boats
		Oceanid rescue boats include the Rapid Deployment Craft inflatable rescue boat and the QuadCat and larger PowerCat pontoon inflatable rescue boats that can be used for rescue operations and other tasks that require maximum flotation, minimum draft and exceptional stability.
		The Oceanid Rapid Deployment Craft is the most versatile, safest, durable, easiest-to-use inflatable rescue boat ever made.
		The Oceanid RDC inflatable Rapid Deployment Craft stores deflated in a 2 foot cube, will inflate in seconds, weights 50 pounds and can be easily carried by one person.
	www.oceanid.com (468 words)

	Personal Watercraft PWC training courses RYA jetski ribs
		Personal Watercraft are any form of craft whose pimary method of moving through the water is that of a water jet pump connected to generally an inboard engine.
		Many will think of jet-skis with one person riding when we talk of personal water craft but in reality the market is alot bigger than that these days.
		A good starting place is through taking the RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency Course which is run by a variety of school both in the UK (the home of the RYA) and abroad.
	www.marsbrookboating.com /pwc/train.htm (200 words)

	EW Frequently Asked Questions About Registering Personal Water Craft (Jetskis)
		Each personal water craft (PWC) used in or upon the waters of the Waikato region must be registered under the Environment Waikato Navigation Safety Bylaw 2006.
		This means that a craft from another region may be used in the Waikato region as long as it is registered either with Environment Waikato or another regional council (such as Auckland or Northland).
		It is an offence to use an unregistered personal water craft in the Waikato region.
	www.ew.govt.nz /regionalservices/navsafety/register/FAQ.htm?version=print (1174 words)

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