Requirements Specific to PWC

In addition to adhering to all boating laws, PWC operators have requirements specific to their vessels.

• Every person on board a PWC must wear a USCG–approved wearable PFD. Inflatable PFDs are not approved for use on PWC.
• An operator of a PWC equipped with a lanyard-type engine cut-off switch must attach the lanyard to his or her person, clothing, or PFD.