Safety
Ride smart, ride safe
A great day on the water is a safe one. Every rental includes a hands-on safety briefing before you launch.
Life jackets on, always
Every rider and passenger wears a properly fitted, Coast Guard–approved life jacket for the entire ride. We provide them.
Wear the engine cut-off lanyard
Attach the safety lanyard to the operator's wrist or life jacket. If you fall off, the engine stops. Only listed operators may drive.
Renter, operators, and photo ID
The primary renter must be 18 or older, show valid photo ID, and sign the renter agreement. Authorized operators must be at least 16; drivers 16–17 need parent or legal guardian consent. We match photo ID for every driver at check-in. South Carolina law requires operators born after July 1, 2007 to carry a boating safety credential. Our policy is that these drivers complete the free online boating safety course before their ride. Take the free course at the BoatUS South Carolina boating safety course. The renter confirms this during booking if they will drive; other operators do it on their waiver link and must bring proof to the dock.
Stay in the riding area
Ride only inside the operating area shown at your briefing. Keep clear of swimmers, docks, divers, and no-wake zones.
Keep your distance
Maintain a safe distance from other boats and skis, and never jump wakes close behind another vessel.
No alcohol or drugs
Operating under the influence is illegal and voids your rental with no refund.
Know the weather
We may delay, shorten, or cancel rides for wind, lightning, or rough water. Return immediately if signalled.
Report problems right away
If anything feels wrong with the ski, stop and signal us. Report any damage at check-in.
Your safety briefing
Before you ride we'll walk you through starting and stopping, steering (you need throttle to turn), re-boarding from the water, the riding area boundaries, and hand signals.
South Carolina boating rules
If anyone born after July 1, 2007 will operate the jet ski, South Carolina law requires them to carry a boating safety credential. Our policy is that they complete the free online boating safety course before their ride and bring proof to check-in. It takes a few hours: the BoatUS South Carolina boating safety course. We ask about this during booking. Other personal watercraft rules, including no-wake zones and hours of operation, are covered in your safety briefing.
Renter agreement and waivers
The primary renter reads and e-signs the renter agreement during online booking, including joint and several liability and that only listed operators may drive. Every listed driver then signs their own waiver on a unique link before launch. Passengers sign a release online or at the dock. Launch is held until all of that is complete and we match photo ID at check-in. You can review the documents on the booking page before you sign.