Let’s just begin by saying that the rider is safe and (for the most part) unharmed. With that being said, we need to take a moment to say that no matter what type of rider you are, one thing that must always be on your mind when operating a PWC is safety. These machines are pretty dang powerful and are able to commit some serious damage if not operated properly.
This past weekend a PWC rider managed to park his Kawasaki Ultra 310R JetSki nearly a football field’s length up the side of Cottage Point’s mountain slope. Located in Broken Bay, just north of Sydney on the coast of New South Wales, Cottage Point is a popular spot for all sorts of boating, and as illustrated, all sorts of boaters. Thankfully the rider was able to eject before running into the rocky shoreline and walk away uninjured, not such cannot be said for his bright green Kawasaki, which scaled the hillside, bouncing over boulders and snapping a tree in half.
While the JetSki was severely damaged, it amazingly was still intact (for the most part). Saw what you will about today’s hull materials, this proves that Kawasaki builds their products to withstand some serious contact. But there is only so much they can do. Wearing the proper safety equipment is a must. So again, let this serve as a reminder to anyone that no matter if you are going fast or just out for a cruise, stay aware of your surroundings and never ride if you feel the conditions are out of your riding ability.
You can also watch the video of rescuers coming to assess the damage on Marine Rescue Cottage Point Facebook page HERE.
