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ANSI/NASBLA 103.1-2018: Supplement - Basic Boating Knowledge – Water-Jet Propelled Boats

Scope
This supplement applies to basic boating knowledge education and proficiency assessment in the United States, U.S. Territories, and the District of Columbia.

Purpose
This document provides optional, supplementary content for ANSI/NASBLA 103-2016: Basic Boating Knowledge – Power to address basic recreational Water-Jet Propelled knowledge with a primary focus on safety and mitigation of risks associated with recreational boating. It contains basic knowledge elements that a beginner
(entry-level) operator should have in order to safely operate a water-jet propelled watercraft.

Description
This supplement focuses on operational characteristics of two principle water-jet propelled vessels currently available to the recreational boating public; Personal Watercraft (PWC) and Jet Boats. Water Jet-Pack types of vessels such as JetLev, Fly-Boards and Hover Boards are not addressed in this education standard.