description Jet Skiing Overview
Jet skiing is the recreational riding or competitive racing of a motorized personal watercraft. The term Jet Ski is Kawasaki's trademark, although people often use it informally for personal watercraft from other manufacturers. Most craft are steered with handlebars and propelled by a water jet, and the activity takes place on lakes, rivers, and coastal waters under local safety, licensing, and access rules. American inventor Clayton Jacobsen II is credited with developing early personal-watercraft designs that helped popularize the activity in the 1960s and 1970s.
help Jet Skiing FAQ
What is jet skiing?
Jet skiing is riding a motorized personal watercraft for recreation or competition. The craft is steered with handlebars and propelled by a water-jet system rather than a conventional exposed propeller.
Is Jet Ski a generic name for every personal watercraft?
Strictly speaking, Jet Ski is Kawasaki's trademark. People often use the term informally for personal watercraft made by other brands, but those products may use different brand names.
How is a personal watercraft steered?
A personal watercraft is steered with handlebars that turn the jet nozzle and change the direction of thrust. Riders must keep some forward thrust available because many jet skis have limited steering control when the engine is not pushing water.
Can jet skiing be a competitive sport?
Yes. Jet skiing includes recreational riding as well as competitive racing. Racing places more emphasis on acceleration, handling, rider skill, and course conditions than casual riding does.
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