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2-1 INTRODUCTION Personal watercrafting is one of the fastest growing leisure activites in the worldRiding personal watercraft can be an exciting, exhilarating, and safe experience provided the opera tor exercises prudent behavior and remains in constant control of the vehiclePersonal watercraft may be likened firearmWeapons do not injure people, but the individual handling them is the culpritIn similar manner, if the personal watercraft is operated an unresponsible manner the driver, passengers, and others using the same waterway may be in dangerThe greatest hazard in operating personal watercraft stems not from the craft itself, but from the behavior of the operatorThe Personal Watercraft Industry Association {PWIA) and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) recognize there number of problems due irresponsible craft opera tors contributing lo tarnishment of the sportSpecifically, these problems range from alcohol and substance abuse excessive noise, speed, and reckless maneuver in Insensitive opera tors can disrupt an otherwise enjoyable day other users through misconduct on the waterThese individuals of ten endanger their own lives as well as the lives of others by losing full control of their crafkOrganized events, races, and exhibitions, properly planned and controlled have proven to be spectaclular event appealing wide range and number of participants and spectatorsCraft Classification Any equipped with propulsion machinery is classified as motorboatPersonal watercraft are classified as "Class inboard boats" by the Coast Guard