All states and the U. S. Coast Guard mandate that certain items be carried onboard while underway. Click here to see a checklist of required equipment and accessories for your recreational boat . Gloves can provide warmth and also a better grip on the handle bars. Shoes provide warmth, and more importantly, they protect your feet from debris when you must step into the water.
Wet suits provide warmth and protection in case of accidents or falls at high speeds.
High impact PFDs could help cushion falls when the PWC overturns.