MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025

Question: What 1960s invention by Clayton Jacobson II of Arizona revolutionized water recreation?

Answer: The personal watercraft, introduced to the public by Kawasaki in 1973 as the Jet Ski, was first prototyped by Clayton Jacobson II in 1965. Born in Lake Havasu City, he was a motocross enthusiast before designing the stand-up model with a 400cc engine and handlebar steering.