Respect the rights of others . Keep a safe distance from other boats, and stay away from anglers, canoeists and swimmers. Be conscious of the noise your craft makes . Running a PWC in a small area for a long time can be irritating to others. Keep a lookout for other boats, especially other PWCs .
Collisions are the most common type of personal watercraft accident.
Never operate personal watercraft without the safety lanyard attached to you . The lanyard immediately cuts the engine if the operator falls. It's a safety feature that can help prevent bad accidents. Never operate at night . It's illegal in Wisconsin.