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The summer Seadoo PWC season is quickly winding down. Even though it was generally a fairly wet summer, I was able to get out on the water almost weekly and, in my books, that is a good summer. I only intend to write a few more Seadoo PWC articles before the summer 2009 season is over. One of the most important seadoo topics involves seadoo safety and it never hurts to review seadoo safety tips at the end of the season.

The easiest thing you can do as far as personal safety goes is to make sure you always wear an approved life jacket. You must be sure that your pfd fits you properly for your build, and is suited for your weight. If you bring someone along as a passenger, be sure to ask them to bring their own personally fitted pfd, or obtain a life jacket that fits them as required. If you need help finding a life jacket suited for seadoo riding, ask at your local water-sports store. They will be able to help you find an approved and comfortable pfd.

Second on my list of tips, but actually the most important to my mind, is to never mix alcohol and pwc riding. Operating a seadoo under the influence of alcohol is not only illegal, but it is an extremely dangerous proposition, not only for you, but for any other boaters and swimmers within range of your pwc. Cold beer and summer camping are a pretty popular combo, but keep the beer for after enjoying your day out on the water.

One more tip that is often not considered until it is too late is to plan ahead so that you don't need to drive your seadoo at night. Although seadooing at night is possible with headlights, it is just fraught with danger. Water is especially dark at night, and the potential for hitting hard to spot hazards such as deadwood or exposed rocks is so much higher than during daylight.

Don't overload your Seadoo PWC. For the most part, these machines are designed for 2 people and can safely accommodate 2 people. If you absolutely need to have 2 passengers plus a driver then go slow and only do so in uncrowded waters. Also remember, whenever towing people behind your Seadoo PWC make sure you have a mature spotter that understands the importance of spotting.

If you love the sport of seadooing as much as I do, then do yourself a favor and keep it safe. Taking unnecessary risks is just not worth having an accident. Even though boating is a very popular and accessible summer activity, don't forget that there are substantial risks involved, and making safety a primary concern will just make your boating season and that of everyone around you, a lot safer.

PWC safety should be a top concern for anyone who enjoys the sport of seadoo riding. Visit our site if you want to read more about seadoos and sea-doo covers.