New to jetskiing, New to Personal watercraft, How to start out with jetskis/PWs, Jetski beginners, PWC beginners
New to Personal Watercraft (Jetski's)?
We hope that the information you find below and the rest of the website contents will help give you a jump start into our wonderful and very enjoyable world.
The information given here by no means covers all aspects of the sport but is instead designed to give you an idea of what is involved. For further information please visit the partner links or the Royal Yachting Association website who are one of the PWP founding partners and the National Governing Body for PWC's covering both training and legal issues.
If there is any information you feel that we have missed on this site, anything you particularly like or if you have any questions/queries please do not hesitate to contact me on candice@pwpuk.org
Happy & Safe riding!
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Types of Personal Watercraft:
Stand-up:
1 seater sit down:
2 seater sit down:
3 seater sit down:
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Where to buy a PWC?
Recognised PWC dealers whether they sell Seadoo, Yamaha or Kawasaki or all the brands will beable to offer you not only a reliable service, but they will also make sure you are fully aware of all aspects of your craft from Datatag, warranty, general care and if you are buying a new craft then a discount voucher for an RYA course but they will also beable to advise you on where your local RYA training centre is. All recognised dealers have trained mechanics and very knowledgable staff who are happy to help whether you are looking at purchasing a new or second hand craft.
To find a recognised dealer and to see the range of craft available please go to the manufacturer links below, here you will find dealer pages where you will beable to find a dealer in your area:
What cost is a PWC?
Depending on the type of craft you want to buy and of course your budget you will always beable to find something that suits your needs the prices can range anything from an older second hand craft for £500-00 to the newest most high performance craft for £14,000-00.
Don't forget when you are working out your budgets, that you need to leave some funds aside for insurance, safety kit and personal kit. Please see below for a list of suggested kit and some other aspects to consider.
Where to ride your PWC?
Please go to our UK Clubs page to find a PW club in your local area, even if you do not choose to join a club they will always be happy to offer advice about your local area.
You can also go onto the following websites for further information:
'Good Launch Guide' www.boatlaunch.co.uk
