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Jet Ski racing is a water sport similar to powerboat racing, in which riders use jet skis to compete. The sport is mostly practiced at a recreational level in several countries around the world. At a competitive level, Jet Ski racing is popular in the United States and Australia.

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Jet ski races are mostly conducted on large lakes. All athletes taking part in the races are required to wear helmets, full body suits and other protective gear. There are different classifications of jet skis based on engine capacity, and in competitions, separate races are conducted for each class.

The course used for races are created with buoys and are usually oval in shape. The lengths of the courses vary between locations and are typically between a quarter mile and one mile. Races last for a fixed number of laps around the course, and the rider to first complete the number of laps and cross the finish line is the winner.

Competitions are conducted in a heats format where 8 - 10 riders take part in each race. Top finishers from each heat subsequently move to the next round, which continues until the final race, where the final winners are decided.

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Similar Sports

• Jetsprint — a high-speed boat racing sport in which a team of two riders, race through a course by themselves in a time-trial format (also known as sprint boat racing).
• Hydroplane Racing — racing of hydroplanes on an oval course mostly on lakes or rivers.
• Hovercraft Racing — racing events usually done on tracks, just like auto racing, but part of the track is water and there is some part which is grass.
• Power Boat Racing — ocean-going powerboats race against each other.
• Drag Boat Racing — drag racing that is held on the water with boats.
• Flyboarding — an extreme water sport in which athletes perform tricks while wearing a water jetpack attached to a jet ski.

Related Pages

• Complete list of sports
• The Encyclopedia of Sports