Safety Protocols

Personal Watercraft (PWC) Training

1. It is highly recommended that a wetsuit or wetsuit bottom be worn while operating or riding on a PWC for protection, and always turn off the engine if anyone is near the rear of the PWC. There is a serious risk of water being forced into lower or being near the PWC jet thrust nozzle. The body openings of both males and females as a result of falling into the water, throttle should never be applied when anyone is in the water near the rear of the PWC. Normal swimwear does not protect against this forceful water entry.
   
   
2. The jet drive intake has tremendous suction and will pull loose items (i.e. long hair, sand, stones, fishing line, loose clothing, or life jacket straps) through the jet drive. Participants must keep these objects away from the intake grate.
   
   
3. A life jacket with a kill switch lanyard attached must be worn at all times.
   
   
4. Horseplay is not allowed. In addition to the safety aspects in the General Boating Safety Section, no spraying or splashing others or wake/wave jumping is allowed.
   
   
5. Stopping the engine will not stop the forward motion of the PWC, and steering control is lost when the throttle is released or when the engine is turned off.
   
   
6. Correct procedure to upright a capsized PWC – Make all participants aware that the PWC may have a decal at the bottom or rear of the vessel that indicates the direction to roll the PWC to return it to an upright position.
   

Operation Procedures

1. Require the renter and all participants to sign all rental forms, including: rental agreement, rental release, and participant check out form. There are to be no additional participants, passengers, or riders on the vessel after check-out. 
   
   
2. Not to rent or allow operation of the vessel by anyone who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
   
   
3. Not allow PWC vessel operation from dusk to dawn in accordance with Tennessee Boating Laws.
   
   
4. Provide participants with information regarding local waters, navigational markers, and warnings about any areas that should be avoided or could be hazardous. 
   
   
5. Provide contact information for on-the-water assistance.

 I AGREE AND UNDERSTAND

1. I have received sufficient instruction and training, including, but not limited to, the pertinent areas listed above. I am prepared to safely operate the rented water craft.
   
   
2. In addition to the terms noted above, I have been given an opportunity to ask any additional questions regarding the operation of the rented boat.
   
   
3. I have been provided emergency contact information. 
   
   
4. I understand by signing below that I am responsible for myself any any minors riding the PWC in an unsafe manor and that injury and possible death could occur if proper safety procedures are not followed. 

SIGNATURES

Please name each additional adult (18 or over) driving the rental craft.

I, the renter and responsible part for the water craft, have watched the PWC Safety Video provided by TennesSki Adventures, LLC.  I agree to follow all safety rules and obide by all Tennessee state boating laws  at all times.  Follow the link below for more information about the TN state laws. 

Tennessee State Boating Regulations