Jetski Safety

Learn to swim. The best thing anyone can do to stay safe in and around the water is to learn to swim. This includes anyone participating in any water sport or boating activity. The American Red Cross has swimming courses for people of any age and swimming ability. To enroll in a swim course, contact your local Red Cross chapter

Know your local laws and regulations. Some states have special laws governing the use of personal water craft (Personal Watercraft) which address operations, registration and licensing requirements, education, required safety equipment and minimum ages.

Operate your Personal Watercraft with courtesy and common sense. Follow the traffic pattern of the waterway. Obey no-wake and speed zones.

Use extreme caution around swimmers and surfers. Run your Personal Watercraft at a slow speed until the craft is away from shore, swimming areas, and docks. Avoid passing close to other boats and jumping wakes. This behavior is dangerous and often illegal.

Coast Guard-approved life jackets should be worn by the operator of the Personal Watercraft as well as any riders.

Ride with a buddy. Personal Watercrafts should always travel in groups of two or three. You never know when an emergency might occur.

Alcohol and operating a Personal Watercraft doesn’t mix. Alcohol impairs your judgment, balance, and coordination. For the same reasons it is dangerous to operate an automobile, people should not operate a boat or Personal Watercraft while drinking alcohol.

Local Jetski Rentals

A Paradise Parasail & Watersports
1337 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE - Map
Fort Walton Bch, FL
(850)664-7872

Adventure Pontoon & Power Boat Rentals
288 E Hwy 98 - Map
Destin, FL
(850)837-3041

Blue Lagoon Watersports
314 Hwy. 98 E - Map
Destin, FL
(850)837-1155

Boogies Watersports
2 Highway 98 E - Map
Destin, FL
(850)654-4497

Destin Watertoys
302 C Hwy 89E - Map
Destin, FL
(850)837-7755 
 
Fishbone's Water Sports
288 Highway 98 E - Map
Destin, FL
(850)837-7755

Gilligan’s Watersports
530 Hwy. 98 E - Map
Destin, FL
(850)650-9000

Gulf Shores Rentals
288 Highway 98 E - Map
Destin, FL
(850)837-7775

Parasail Extreme
1850 Scenic Highway 98 - Map
Destin, FL
(850)837-0123

Pleasure Island WaterSports
1310 Miracle Strip Pkwy - Map
Ft Walton Beach, FL
(850)243-9738

Sky Pirates Parasailing
126 Highway 98 E - Map
Destin, FL
(850)837-5797