PErsonal Water Craft (PWC) Regulations Quick Answer 14 years of age. Each person operating, riding on, or being towed behind a personal watercraft must wear an approved non-inflatable wearable personal flotation device (PFD). Inflatable PFDs are prohibited for personal watercraft use. The operator of a personal watercraft must attach the engine cutoff switch lanyard (if equipped by the manufacturer) to…
BEST PLACES TO RIDE PWCS IN FLORIDA Because Florida is a coastal state, you have a choice between riding your personal watercraft (PWC) on ocean saltwater or the freshwater found in Florida’s lakes and rivers. Each location comes with its own considerations. For example, when navigating your PWC on coastal waters, you must be more vigilant about rip currents and…
