The Wake Edit

Chicago might be renowned for its skyline, but the best view of it is being gatekept. While I currently live in New York City, my family’s been in Chicago for 25 years. I grew up there, smack on the lakefront, where I’ve spent endless days at the beach, playing in the water. And when you spend a quarter of a decade in the same destination, you really start to think you’ve seen it all. I learned the other day just how wrong I was.

Our definition of a perfect summer day is hopping on a jet ski and racing through the glistening water with the sun overhead, but between the glare reflecting off the surface, the wind hitting your face, and the occasional ocean spray, a regular pair of sunglasses isn’t always going to cut it. The right pair should stay put, protect your eyes, and, ideally, look good enough to wear once you’re back on the dock.

If you’re like me (aka not a pro jet skier), you probably didn’t know that boardshorts are a recommended, actually mandatory, fashion staple for riding a jet ski.

We know that the WaveBlaster might be the talk of the town, but Yamaha’s 2027 WaveRunner lineup is not about one new machine. It’s about giving riders a remarkably broad array of ways to use a personal watercraft. Putting the WaveBlaster aside—we have a whole story dedicated to it if you want to learn more—the range of new models stretches from lightweight, affordable JetBlasters to luxury FX models, race-focused GPs and the decidedly unconventional CrossWave.

Yamaha just keeps one-upping itself. If you were impressed with the creativity of the brand’s CrossWave last year, you’re going to love its newest addition to its 2027 personal watercraft lineup: The WaveBlaster. It’s a contemporary take on an OG Yamaha model. Thirty years ago, the original WaveBlaster was one of the most iconic personal watercrafts in the sport. The early-’90s WaveBlaster had a cult-like following, beloved for its playful and addressive style.

It was only a matter of time before F1 influencers made their way into PWC culture. After all, both sports deliver peak adrenaline through racing the fastest machines across terrain (water versus land being the key difference). Sea-Doo capitalized on it, creating a category-revolutionizing innovation for 2027: The RXP-X Senna 350.The 2027 Sea-Doo lineup marks the brand’s boldest update in years.

These celebrity jet ski looks prove it. There is something about a jet ski that strips fashion down to its core in order to handle all the wind, salt spray, and high speeds that come at you. This means that every outfit has to balance function with personality, yet somehow, celebrities have repeatedly turned these adrenaline-filled rides into some iconic style moments. Here are four celebrity jet ski looks that deserve a permanent spot on your summer mood board.

It’s pretty surprising that the biggest PWC influencer in the world only started riding 7 years ago. “It’s never too late in your life to find something that you’re really passionate about,” Daniel do Nascimento—or more commonly known in the PWC community—AquaDan tells The Wake Edit. And he’s right. At 43, AquaDan has amassed about 400,000 followers on Instagram, where he posts all about his on-the-water adventures. “I was about 37 years old, and my mom was having a party at her house.

Jet skiing has a way of transforming even the most beautiful destinations into core memories and unforgettable adventures. Whether you’re gliding through the blue waters of the Mediterranean or riding beneath towering cliffs and skylines, these bucket-list locations offer scenery that can’t be experienced the same way from land. If you’re planning your next great escape, look no further. These are the destinations that every jet ski enthusiast should have on their radar.

The 2026 Sea-Doo RXP-X 325 is Sea-Doo’s answer for anyone who thinks a touring hull is holding them back. This is Sea-Doo’s lightest, most race-oriented chassis, running the brand’s most powerful factory engine in a single-rider-first package. It is best for solo riders and couples who want Sea-Doo’s fastest machine and don’t need three-up seating. The key buyer decision is simple: RXP-X 325 vs GTX Limited 325 for race hull versus touring hull on the same engine.