When re-boarding a PWC after a fall, how should it be rolled?

When re-boarding a Personal Watercraft (PWC) after a fall, rolling it in the direction indicated in the manual is crucial for maintaining stability and ensuring safety. The manual typically provides specific procedures based on the design and balance of the PWC, which are essential to prevent it from capsizing or tipping over when you attempt to climb back aboard.

Following the manual's guidance helps you align your body movements with the intended design features of the PWC, allowing for a more efficient and safer re-boarding process. This method ensures that you can properly stabilize the craft as you get back on, reducing the risk of injury and ensuring that the operator can regain control of the PWC quickly.

Other methods of re-boarding, such as attempting to do so against the wind or rolling only to one side, may introduce unnecessary risks or might not be effective depending on the prevailing conditions. Additionally, rolling in any direction without following the specified guidance could lead to instability and increase the likelihood of falling back into the water.