Poseidon Jet Ski Tours Townsville Jet Skiing

English:

All customers must be able to understand English, as they are required to demonstrate a clear and thorough understanding of the safety briefing and the operational instructions including the practical operation of the Jet Ski. 

What to expect:

On our hire’s expect to see Townsville’s scenic coastline from a different point of view. Get ready to unleash the ride of lifetime that excites even the most daring adrenaline junkies. Come and test the Jet Ski hire and we’re sure you’ll be back!

Please note:

**A minimum of two Jet Skis must be booked for this hire option.

This is not dry Jet Ski hire and there are some limitations in place. Due to current insurance policy's all hire must be supervised by our friendly Townsville Jet Ski and Watercraft team. The hire will take place in a boundary that we will set in a 10.5km2 area for you to experience the adrenaline thrill of the Seadoo Gti 130 Jet Skis. Don't worry we won't cramp your style, let loose in the boundary and see what the GTI's are capable of. We only ask you the guidelines and rules set out by Townsville Jet Ski and Watercraft.

Townsville Jet Ski and Watercraft perform a practical competency skill test prior to the commencement of all hires and tours. Townsville Jet Ski and Watercraft reserve the right to cease or alternatively terminate the hire or tour if the driver demonstrates a level of incompetence or behaves in manner deemed to be a risk to themselves or other users. 

** We also advise checking the weather before making a booking, Click here to check the forecast https://wind.willyweather.com.au/qld/northern/townsville.html

Medical conditions and fitness:

It is a requirement to inform Townsville Jet Ski and Watercraft before the hire or tour commences if you have a pre-existing medical condition or any other additional considerations that may or need to be taken into account, which could impair or in inhibit your ability operate the equipment safely and effectively. 

All customers must demonstrate a minimum level of fitness, as most activities are more strenuous and physically demanding than others, you must also be able to tread water with a life jacket on in the event you are separated from the Jet Ski. 

What to bring:

· Protective sun wear clothing.

· Towel.

· Driver’s license or alternative form of photo identification (e.g. Passport)

· Sunscreen.

· Water bottle containing water.

· Hat suitable for Jet Skiing.

- If bringing a camera please ensure there is a lanyard attached (if your mobile phone is not waterproof it may be advisable to leave behind. If you choose to bring your phone please note that in doing so this is at your own risk)

-You may bring your own stinger suit if you choose. There are also stinger suits available for hire or purchase. 

Lost items:

All Jet Skis have a forward storage locker and also have a glove compartment type storage area which has the capacity of housing personal items and within this space there is a secondary compartment that enables the safe and secure storage of your mobile phone and/or device. Please only bring with you what you require. Townsville Jet Ski and Watercraft will not be liable for any lost or damaged items. We encourage if wearing sunglasses to have a safety strap attached. 

What’s included:

· Life jacket

· Sunscreen (if you forget yours)

· Safety briefing and Jet Ski practical demonstration

· Bottled water (if you forget yours)

Weight restrictions and age limits:

Maximum weight of an individual person allowed to partake in activities provided by Townsville Jet Ski and Watercraft is rated to 130kg. Persons in excess to the weight limit pose an increased health and safety risk to themselves, customers, and team members. Townsville Jet Ski and Watercraft have rated the maximum carrying capacity of the Jet Ski to 200kg for tandem riders. This weight restriction is inclusive of the riders and luggage which must be adhered to at all times. This weight limit requirement is for the comfort and safety of our guests. 

The minimum age for persons to operate the personal watercrafts is 16 years of age (If the person is under 18 years of age it is a requirement that the parent or guardian sign on their behalf), all passengers must be a minimum of age 8 years or older when riding in tandem. 

Weather:

Townsville Jet Ski and Watercraft reserve the right to cancel or postpone or reschedule a tour or hire due to adverse or unfavorable weather conditions as your personal safety is of the utmost priority of Townsville Jet Ski and Watercraft. Townsville Jet Ski and Watercraft do not conduct tours or hire in adverse or unfavorable weather conditions. 

Townsville Jet Ski and Watercraft may also recommend it be more suitable for a single rider to operator or partake in a guided tour or hire activity when the weather is favorable for a single operator, however could be considered unsuitable for tandem operation.   

Expectations with weather forecasting: 5 - 10 knots = consisting of smooth conditions, light wave height, 10 -15 knots = consisting of partially smooth conditions with medium waves height, 15 - 20 knots consisting of mixed conditions with increased wave height.

**If time slots are unavailable please telephone to discuss tour options**.

English:

All customers must be able to understand English as they need to a thorough understanding of the briefing and instructions.

What to expect:

On our hire’s expect to see Townsville’s scenic coastline from a different point of view. Get ready to unleash the ride of lifetime that excites even the most daring adrenaline junkies. Come and test the Jet Ski hire and we’re sure you’ll be back!

Please note:

This is not dry Jet Ski hire and there are some limitations. Due to current insurance policy's all hire be supervised by our friendly TJSW staff. The hire will take place in a boundary that we will set in a 10.5km2 area for you to experience the adrenaline thrill of the 130hp Jet Ski's. Don't worry we won't cramp your style, let loose in the boundary and see what the GTI's are capable of. We only ask you follow our most important rule and stay 60m away from each other.

Townsville Jet Ski and watercraft perform a competency test before all hires and tours. We reserve the right to end hire/tour if we feel driver is not competent in driving the jet ski and feel the driver will put themselves or others at risk. You will receive a refund if this is the case.

** We also advise checking the weather before making a booking, Click here to check the forecast https://wind.willyweather.com.au/qld/northern/townsville.html

Medical conditions and fitness

You are required to tell us before the hire/tour commences if you have pre-existing medical condition which could impair your riding capabilities.

All customers must have some level of fitness as some rides are more physically demanding then others, you must also be able to tread water with a life jacket on in the event you fall off the Jet Ski.

What to bring

· Protective sun wear clothing

· Towel

· Driver’s licence/ form of ID

· Sunscreen

· Water

· Hat

- If bringing a camera please insure there is a lanyard attached (if not waterproof please don't bring. This is at your risk)

-You may bring your own stinger suit if you wish. There are also stinger suits for hire. 

Lost items

All skis have storage compartments and dry bags to store valuables. Please only bring what you need. We will not be liable for any lost items. We encourage if wearing sunglasses to have a safety strap attached. 

What’s included

· Life jacket

· Sunscreen (if you forget yours)

· Safety briefing and Jet Ski demonstrations

· Bottled water (if you forget that to)

Weight restrictions and age limits

Maximum weight of an individual person allowed to partake in activities provided by TJSW is 130kg. Persons in excess to the weight limit pose an increased health and safety risk to themselves, customers, and staff.

TJSW have set the maximum to 200kg for doubles inclusive of riders and luggage to be adhered to. This is set for the safety of our customers.

The minimum age for persons to drive our personal watercrafts is 16 years (If under 18 a parent of guardian must sign on their behalf), and all passengers must be 8 years or older.

Weather

We reserve the right to cancel a tour due to weather as your safety is our top priority and we will not conduct tours or hire in dangerous weather.

We may also advise to not take passengers on rough days.

Expectations with weather: 5-10 knots – smooth ride, 10-15 partially smooth with a little choppy waves, 20+ choppy waves with lots of spray.

**If time slots are unavailable please telephone to discuss tour options