This Caribbean Jetski, PWC & Personal Watercraft course is a 2-day course in Antigua.
Jetski, PWC & Personal Watercraft Course in Antigua, the Caribbean
This is a 2-day course and meets the requirements of the local licensing requirements for Antigua and Barbuda.
Launching, handling and recovery skills, passage planning and decision making, high and low speed riding skills, essential safety information, collision avoidance and orientation at sea
Additionally it covers the local regulations for safe operation by ADOMS
Caribbean Jetski, PWC & Personal Watercraft Course in Antigua
Safe operational practice
At least 15 metres (50 feet) from another craft underway
Not within 50 metres (160 feet) of an anchored or moored vessel, a person in the water, or a jetty or wharf
Freestyling or wave/wake jumping is not allowed within 30 metres (100 feet) of another PWC or not within 50 metres (160 feet) of another vessel, or person in the water
Jet skis should not exceed 5 knots when they are closer than 75 metres (250 feet) from the shore
Warning
If a jet ski is reported to be not operating to the above safe distance and speed requirements the ADOMS licence will be withdrawn
Personal Watercraft (PW), commonly referred to as Jetskis, are fantastic and fun craft on which to go exploring. Small, lightweight and easily manoeuvrable, they are fast and exciting but need to be handled with care.
Whether you want to have a go on holiday or buy your own machine, our Personal Watercraft Proficiency course will teach you how to get the best from it and stay safe on the water.