In 1974, Kawasaki introduced the Jetski, a revolutionary jet-propelled, single-person watercraft capable of speeds up to 40 mph. Based on the concept of a motorized waterski, the original Jetski required the rider to stand and use considerable strength...

Jet-Ski is the brand name of personal watercraft (PWC) manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.. The name, however, has become a genericized trademark for any type of personal watercraft. Jet ski (or jetski, often shortened to "ski"[1]) can also...

It was supposed to be a fun day at the lake for students from the Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown. But on July 5, Jason Campbell, a 19-year-old student at the school, was maimed as he and a friend rode a...

Lawmakers and environmentalists are calling for a ban on personal water crafts which include jet skis in the US because of increasing jet ski-related deaths and injuries, wildlife harrassment and water pollution. Jet ski critics called for stricter safety laws, creation of 'no-ski' buffer...

New England Patriots defensive end Marquise Hill spent much of his free time and his NFL paycheck helping loved ones in New Orleans rebuild in the hurricane-damaged city where he grew up.However, the former LSU star's latest visit home for Memorial Day weekend turned tragic...

A 24-year-old California surfer topped a daredevil contest Saturday that had competitors riding waves more than four stories tall.Greg Long of San Clemente was among two dozen elite surfers who took part in the Mavericks Surf Contest — considered the Super Bowl of big-wave competitions...