PPE Personal Protective Equipment

🏁 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements – AJSBA Events

To ensure the safety of all participants, the following PPE is mandatory for every entrant:

✅ Approved Race Helmet

• Must display an AUS/NZ safety sticker or equivalent safety label

• Must be in good condition with functioning straps and locking mechanisms

• Helmets must be at least 50% high-visibility colour (e.g., yellow, orange, green, red, or fluoro shades)

• Matte or jet-black helmets will be marked with high-vis tape before entering the water

• Downhill mountain bike helmets are not permitted

✅ Spinal/Back Protector

• Must be undamaged and fully functional

• No broken straps or compromised hard shell areas

✅ Personal Flotation Device (PFD)

• Must be AUS-approved or IJSBA race-approved (e.g., Jett Tribe PFDs)  

✅ Enclosed Footwear

• Shoes or water booties are required

• Barefoot riding is strictly prohibited

🛠️ Scrutineering Reminder All PPE must be presented during PWC scrutineering and verified using the AJSBA Scrutineering Form. Failure to comply will result in your PWC not receiving a safety inspection sticker, and you will be ineligible to participate in any training or race events.

🚫 No Borrowed Gear Please bring your own PPE. Borrowing gear is strongly discouraged and not supported at AJSBA events.

📢 Special Note for Victorian Riders While Victorian waterways typically require a waterproof torch, AJSBA has secured exemptions for all participating PWCs during the event weekend. You do not need to carry a torch on your PWC, but we recommend keeping one in your vehicle just in case.

Your safety is our priority. Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to racing responsibly!

🏁 Preparing Your PWC for the Race Track

Before hitting the water, make sure your Personal Watercraft (PWC) meets the following race-ready requirements:

✅ Flexible Tow Loop

• Must be securely installed to allow for quick and safe retrieval

• Refer to the example image below for proper setup

✅ Visible Race Number

• Clearly displayed and easy to read from a distance

• See the image below for correct placement and sizing

✅ Current PWC Registration

• Your craft must be registered with your state government and documentation must be up to date

✅ Safety Compliance

• Your PWC must meet all safety standards and pass AJSBA event scrutineering

• Use the official AJSBA Scrutineering Form below as a checklist to prepare your craft

Proper preparation ensures a smooth scrutineering process and helps keep all riders safe on the course. Let’s race responsibly!