| Beginners guide to PW
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| Wednesday, 11 November 2009 15:02 |
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Taking to the water for the first time? The RYA’s Chief Powerboat Instructor, Paul Mara, talks you through how to launch, basic steering controls and getting back on when you fall off.
 LAUNCHING Once your trailer’s bearings have cooled down, towing electrics have been removed and you are dressed to thrill, you are ready to launch. Well, almost.
What happens next depends on if you are single-handed, and also on the state of the slipway. If you are alone, simply reverse your trailer down until your ski gently slips into the water. Remember that you will need a long length of rope attached to prevent it disappearing over the horizon. Top tip here is to keep the kill cord (also called lanyard) with you whilst parking your car, to prevent theft of your ski.
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| RYA PW Proficiency training course
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| Wednesday, 04 November 2009 15:30 |
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| As the industry's primary source of information and advice, Jet Skier & PW Magazine recommends that everyone starting out in this sport has an RYA PW Proficiency training course under their belt. Even if you have been jet skiing for some time, it's always a good thing to have. You can never know too much! And don't forget family and friends that use your craft, they need to do the course just as much as you!
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