Many cottagers wonder how and when they should start taking their child on their pwc. I think the earlier the better, so that the child becomes accustomed to your seadoo and doesn't develop a fear of it, but there are some general rules of thumb that you can follow so you know your child is ready to go on a pwc.
Children of any age can be introduced to swimming. However, it's best to wait until your child is 3 or 4 before introducing them to personal watercrafts.After age 3 or 4 most children can remember certain routines and safety rules which will make their experience more enjoyable.
Of course it's a given that you must have a fitted, safety-approved lifejacket for your child. Make sure that it suits the age and weight of your child, so the extra safety features such as straps and neck supports are available. Make certain that your child wears his life vest any time he is close to water, not only when they are in the water or on the pwc. You should always wear your pwc as a reinforcing good example.
If you have other boats available, such as a pedal boat or a canoe, you could introduce your child to non-motorized boats before bringing them out on your seadoo. Make sure the water isn't rough and there isn't too much wind. Often a windy day can cause children to not enjoy their experience out on the water. When your child is in the boat, talk about the rules of being in boats. Always sit down in the boat, no jumping or running or sudden shifts in weight. You can also give them a science lesson about what is making the boat move through the water, and how you turn the boat.
While introducing your child to personal watercraft try to strike a good balance between the fun elements of personal watercraft and the rules of safety associated with the same. Children like to be made to feel responsible for something. Go through the different safety supplies you bring on board such as the noise maker and bailer. Make your child responsible for putting on their own life jacket (with your supervision, of course). Maybe you could give your child the responsibility of pulling the Seadoo cover off the Seadoo.
Introducing your child to personal watercraft can be rewarding for you and your child. Once they pass the toddler stage children can safely be exposed to personal watercraft. Take is slowly and safely. Only take the children out in calm waters for short periods of time and don't take them too far from shore. Before you know it they will be wearing their life jacket all the time and pulling off Seadoo covers every chance they get. - 16887
Children of any age can be introduced to swimming. However, it's best to wait until your child is 3 or 4 before introducing them to personal watercrafts.After age 3 or 4 most children can remember certain routines and safety rules which will make their experience more enjoyable.
Of course it's a given that you must have a fitted, safety-approved lifejacket for your child. Make sure that it suits the age and weight of your child, so the extra safety features such as straps and neck supports are available. Make certain that your child wears his life vest any time he is close to water, not only when they are in the water or on the pwc. You should always wear your pwc as a reinforcing good example.
If you have other boats available, such as a pedal boat or a canoe, you could introduce your child to non-motorized boats before bringing them out on your seadoo. Make sure the water isn't rough and there isn't too much wind. Often a windy day can cause children to not enjoy their experience out on the water. When your child is in the boat, talk about the rules of being in boats. Always sit down in the boat, no jumping or running or sudden shifts in weight. You can also give them a science lesson about what is making the boat move through the water, and how you turn the boat.
While introducing your child to personal watercraft try to strike a good balance between the fun elements of personal watercraft and the rules of safety associated with the same. Children like to be made to feel responsible for something. Go through the different safety supplies you bring on board such as the noise maker and bailer. Make your child responsible for putting on their own life jacket (with your supervision, of course). Maybe you could give your child the responsibility of pulling the Seadoo cover off the Seadoo.
Introducing your child to personal watercraft can be rewarding for you and your child. Once they pass the toddler stage children can safely be exposed to personal watercraft. Take is slowly and safely. Only take the children out in calm waters for short periods of time and don't take them too far from shore. Before you know it they will be wearing their life jacket all the time and pulling off Seadoo covers every chance they get. - 16887
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