🌊 Now booking Summer 2026•Brand-new 2026 WaveRunners on all three lakes
FAQ
Questions, answered
Everything you need to know before you ride. Still curious? Give us a call at (864) 314-9358 or reach out from our About & Contact page.
Before you ride
Experience & requirements
Do I need experience to ride?+
Not at all. Our jet skis are beginner-friendly and we provide a full safety briefing and tutorial on how to operate them safely before you head out.
Is there an age requirement?+
To rent and drive on your own, you'll need to be 21 or older with a valid government-issued photo ID — please bring it with you, as we can't make exceptions on this one. Riders under 21 are welcome with a parent or legal guardian who signs for them, and kids are always welcome to ride along with a responsible adult. Separately, South Carolina law requires anyone born on or after July 1, 2007 to carry a state-approved boater education card to operate the ski — our boater education guide walks you through a quick $10 course (or a free one) you can knock out online in minutes.
Do I need a boating license?+
No special license is required to rent. Depending on your age you may need a boater education card (see above) — our boater education guide has the two quickest ways to get one. We'll walk you through everything at check-in.
Do I need to sign a waiver?+
Yes — everyone operating or riding a WaveRunner signs a quick liability waiver before launch. You can sign it online here in about a minute, or we'll have it ready for you when you arrive.
How many people fit on a jet ski?+
Up to 3 riders per WaveRunner, depending on combined weight. Bring the crew.
How fast do they go?+
These 2026 Yamahas reach speeds of around 55 mph — plenty of thrill, with safety guidance to match.
On the day
What to bring & what's included
What should I bring or wear?+
Swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and shoes you don't mind getting wet. A dry bag for your phone and keys is a good idea. Coast Guard-approved life jackets are provided and required.
Do you provide life jackets?+
Yes — Coast Guard-approved life jackets are included with every rental and are mandatory on the water.
How does fuel work?+
You only pay for the fuel you actually use. To keep that cost low, we refuel at regular gas stations rather than marked-up marina pumps — so you pay standard pump prices, not premium marina rates. The fuel used during your ride is simply deducted from your refundable $200 security deposit, and the remaining balance is returned to you afterward.
Where do we meet?+
We'll confirm the exact launch ramp and meet time for your chosen lake — Keowee, Hartwell, or Jocassee — when you book.
Booking & policies
Deposits, cancellations & weather
How do I book?+
Book online in under two minutes — pick your lake, date, and duration, then pay securely for instant confirmation. Prefer to talk it through? Call us at (864) 314-9358.
Is a deposit required?+
Yes — a flat refundable $200 hold per booking (not per ski), placed at checkout. After your ride we deduct only the fuel you actually used — at standard gas-station prices, not marina rates — and refund the remaining balance.
What's your cancellation policy?+
Life happens, so here's the deal, plainly: cancel more than 48 hours before your ride and you get a 100% refund, no questions asked. Inside 48 hours we can't refund the booking — that slot is usually too late for us to fill — but tell us as early as you can and we'll do everything we can to move you to another day. Within 24 hours of your start time we're unable to refund. Weather is a different story — see below.
What happens if the weather is bad?+
Your safety comes first — if conditions aren't safe, we won't put you on the water, and that call is on us, not you. We also know you planned your day around this trip, so what happens next is entirely your choice: we'll move you to another day that genuinely works for your schedule, or refund you in full. No fine print, no runaround, and you never lose money because of the weather.
Can I rent more than one ski?+
Absolutely. Book as many WaveRunners as your group needs — just choose the quantity when you check availability.
Still got questions? Let's ride anyway.
Lock in your brand-new 2026 WaveRunner on Keowee, Hartwell, or Jocassee today.