Responsibility and Agreements

Safe Speed Rules Dusty Ryders Jetski Hire

5‑Knot Rule — Okawa Bay, 9 km per hour is the speed until outside of Okawa Bay inlet, 200 m from shore, 50 meters from other jet ski boats, and structures, lake users, our Sea-Doo are fitted with GPS that can remotely shut off the engine. We will shut your engine down and tow you back for the dangerous operation of our machines. Please have consideration for our company rules and guidelines for safe jetskiing on Lake Rotoiti

• Maximum speed: 5 knots (9kph) — idle speed walking pace inside Okawa Bay.

• Applies all the way across Okawa Bay until you reach the open speed zone, which usually takes 2 minutes to get there

• Must be observed within 200 m of shore

• On arriving and leaving the Hot Pools, the yellow markers indicate the 5 knots idle speed zone limits. Please slow down when at Rotoiti Hot Pools, no excuses.

Within 50 m of other Jetskis travelling in groups, rides, boats, swimmers, or structures

• Marker buoys clearly indicate restricted and open speed areas.

• Breaches may result in $200 fines or enforcement action by local Maritime NZ patrols, or remote-controlled engine shut-offs.

Terms and conditions.

Age requirements must be 10 years to participate, 16 years to operate, 18 years to hire and show ID. If requested, all operators must sign waivers. Trips to Rotoiti hot pools require you to have your phone with you as a rule; we will provide you with a waterproof phone case and life jackets. Jetskis have a maximum weight capacity of 203kg for Sea-Doo Sparks one-seat models and 280kg for Sea-Doo GTS GTI tandem models. We ask your combined weight. This helps us assess your needs.

Cancelations and Refunds.

Cancelations must be made 48 hours before the start time to receive a full refund for paid online bookings. Refunds can take up to 30 days to be paid. Third-party booking agents OTA's, have their own company policies and are separate from ours. Cancellations due to bad weather can be made no more than 48 hours before the start time for worsening weather. Cut-off points will be when wind speeds are above 17 knots, 17 mph, 20 kph across the Lakes Rotorua and or Rotoiti continuously. In the winter months, times can vary. Bookings can be rescheduled/traded for a gift card of higher value, or refunded, less the small fee.

Disclaimer..

We reserve the right to refuse your entry or end your time if you're under the influence. Waivers and agreements need to be signed by all adults wishing to operate our machines. We ask for a Small booking fee that is non-refundable as a deterrent for no shows and is deducted from your outstanding balance directly on the day the small booking fee is paid online to confirm your booking, and is USD due to the host platform's currency options. We apologise if this causes inconvenience in booking.

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