PWC-L3.1

Collision rules and UK law for personal watercraft

PWC-M3 · Rules and local law · PWC-M3-A The COLREGs and UK law as they apply to a PWC, and the patchwork of local rules in Mediterranean and Caribbean cruising areas.

A jet ski is a **power-driven vessel** under the COLREGs. It gives way like one, keeps a lookout like one and, in UK waters since 2023, can land its rider in court like one.

Independent study. xplor is not an accredited training provider and awards no certificate or Certificate of Competency. The RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency certificate can only be gained by completing the practical course at an RYA recognised training centre, and local jet-ski rules must be confirmed with the coastal authority before every season. AI-drafted content pending subject-matter-expert review.