The Four Essential Rules of Seadoo Safety
Every summer people are clamoring to get their Seadoos out on the water. It is amazing how this popular sport has exploded into a thriving industry and an integral part of many people’s summer activities. There is no doubt that there is something special about spending the day out on the water under a summer sun. Riding a Seadoo can be dangerous. It is important that you follow a few basic safety rules.
Rule 1: Everyone who goes on the Seadoo must wear a well fitted and properly certified PFD or lifejacket. Even the strongest swimmers must always wear one. It makes good safety sense plus in many jurisdictions, it is the law. Always make sure that children wear a lifejacket that is appropriate for their size and weight. Smaller children might need a lifejacket that has a strap that goes between their legs.
Rule 2: Absolutely never mix drinking with any type of water activity. Drinking and driving any type of motorized vehicle is very dangerous and is quite often a crime. Remember, there are no exceptions to this rule. You can have a beer once you get home and start working on your tan.
Rule 3: Do not allow children to drive the Seadoo on their own. Seadoo are large powerful machines and can only be properly handled by mature teenagers or adults. It is ok to let a child set in front of the driver and co-drive with the driver on very calm and open waters.
Rule 4: Always use a spotter when towing someone behind your Seadoo. Towing a skier or a knee boarder can be good fun but a responsible spotter must always be able to watch the person being towed at all times. It is dangerous for the driver to think he can drive and monitor whomever it is he is towing.
Seadooing is a fabulous pastime. As the years go by it is becoming more and more popular. It is a sport or a pastime that could become dangerous quite quickly. If you follow the rules as set out above, you should be able to enjoy a safe and wonderful Seadoo season.
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