What you need for a jet ski race

A jet ski race needs more than competition craft and a marked course. You’ll need enough safety equipment for every rider, a clearly visible start and finish setup, reliable timing gear, and communication tools for officials and safety crews. Plan refreshments and waste collection for the audience and staff as well. Use this list to check what must be bought, collected, charged, printed, or picked up before race day.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Party tentsqty 3
Folding tablesqty 10
Chairsqty 80
Bar stoolsqty 6
Waste binsqty 8

Tableware

Reusable drinking glassesqty 120
Platesqty 100
Cutlery setsqty 100
Coffee cupsqty 50

Equipment

Megaphoneqty 2
Portable speakersqty 2
Microphone
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Battery chargersqty 6
Walkie-talkiesqty 8
Stopwatchesqty 6
Laptop
Printer

Sports equipment

Competition jet skisqty 12
Spare jet ski
Life boatsqty 2
Life jacketsqty 30
Helmetsqty 30
Wetsuitsqty 20
Life ringsqty 6
Competition buoysqty 30
Anchorsqty 8
Mooring linesqty 20
Start flagsqty 6
Finish flag
Start number vestsqty 30
Spare parts
Toolboxesqty 3
Jerry cansqty 8
Waterproof storage boxesqty 6
Waterproof flashlightsqty 6
Emergency blanketsqty 30
First aid kitsqty 3
Stretcher
Traffic conesqty 30
Crowd barriersqty 40
Barrier tapeqty 10
Chalkqty 4
Prizes and trophiesqty 12
Medal ribbonsqty 30

Lighting

LED work lightsqty 6
String lightsqty 6
Battery lanternsqty 8

Cleaning

Mop setsqty 3
Bucketsqty 6
Dustpans and brushesqty 4
Microfiber clothsqty 30
Cleaning sprayqty 6
Dish brushesqty 4
Hand soap dispensersqty 6

Kitchen

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Coolersqty 6
Thermos flasksqty 6
Scissorsqty 4
Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef’s knives and bread knivesqty 6
Serving tongsqty 6
Serving traysqty 8

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea assortment - 200 bags
- Sugar - 2 kilos
- Milk - 12 liters
- Milk powder - 2 packs
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 12 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Iced tea - 8 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 12 bottles
- Spa Rood - 6 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Beer - 8 crates
- Alcohol-free beer - 2 crates
- Lemons - 3 kilos
- Ice cubes - 30 kilo
- Buns - 150 pieces
- Mini hamburgers - 150 pieces
- Vegetarian burgers - 30 pieces
- Hamburger sauce - 3 bottles
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 bottles
- Crispy fried onions - 2 bags
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Tomatoes - 4 kilos
- Cucumbers - 3 kilos
- Sliced cheese - 4 kilos
- Paprika chips - 10 bags
- Plain chips - 10 bags
- Snack nuts - 6 bags
- Grapes - 5 kilos
- Apples - 6 kilos
- Bananas - 4 kilos
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Brownies - 100 pieces
- Napkins - 500 pieces
- Paper straws - 200 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Bread bags - 3 packs
- Disposable gloves - 2 boxes
- Hand sanitizer gel - 6 bottles
- Garbage bags - 120 pieces
- Organic waste bags - 30 pieces
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- Cleaning wipes - 6 packs
- Petrol - 150 liters
- Absorbent granules - 2 bags

Tips

Provide one properly fitted life jacket, helmet, and wetsuit for every rider, plus spare safety gear for replacements. Check sizes before race day rather than waiting for registration.
Allow at least one spare jet ski and enough fuel for the full schedule, including warm-up runs and delays. Pick up fuel before the venue setup begins, not during the event.
Bring enough competition buoys, anchors, and mooring lines to mark the entire course securely, with spare markers available if wind or boat traffic moves one.
Charge every radio, battery charger, speaker, and megaphone the day before. Pack extension cords and power strips as well, because timing, printing, and announcements may use separate power points.
Prepare printed race numbers, start lists, schedules, and result sheets before arrival. Keep a laptop, printer, stopwatches, and backup timing method together at the officials’ table.

Frequently asked questions

What safety equipment do I need for a jet ski race?: Plan one life jacket, helmet, and wetsuit per rider, plus spare sizes and at least one spare jet ski. The safety setup should also include life boats, life rings, and a trained first-aid team.
How many jet skis do I need for a race?: You need one competition jet ski for each active race position, based on your schedule and race format. Add at least one spare jet ski so a mechanical problem does not stop the programme.
What do I need to mark a jet ski race course?: Use competition buoys, anchors, and mooring lines to define the course and keep the markers in place. Bring spare buoys and lines, especially if the course is exposed to wind, waves, or boat traffic.
When should I prepare the equipment for a jet ski race?: Check the full equipment list at least 24 hours before the event. Charge communication and timing equipment the day before, and collect fuel and printed race materials before venue setup starts.

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