Jet Ski Safety Tips: 20 Essential Rules Every Rider Should Know

# Jet Ski Safety Tips: 20 Essential Rules ## Before You Ride ### 1. Always Wear a Life Jacket - U.S. Coast Guard approved - Properly fitted ### 2. Attach Engine Cut-Off Lanyard - Wear on wrist - Stops engine if you fall ### 3. Check Weather - Avoid storms - Check wind forecasts ### 4. File a Float Plan - Tell someone your plans ### 5. Pre-Ride Inspection - Check fuel, controls, hull ## While Riding ### 6. Observe Speed Limits - No-wake zones: 5 mph - Follow local laws ### 7. Safe Distance - 100 feet from swimmers - 200 feet from diving flags ### 8. Never Drink and Ride - Same DUI laws as cars ### 9. Watch for Swimmers - Constant scanning ### 10. Daylight Only - Reduced visibility at night ## Rhode Island Rules - Minimum age: 16 years - Safety certificate required - No wake within 200 feet of shore [Contact us](/contact) for safety course info!