jet skiing is an excellent way to enjoy the ocean in rio de janeiro, with the most popular area to engage in this sportive activity being the district of barra da tijuca, mainly for regulatory reasons as well as ocean conditions.

although the water vehicle is generally used for recreational purposes, competitions are becoming ever more popular in brazil as well as it is worldwide. 

the sporting body in brazil is called the brazilian jet sports association - bjsa, following the english naming standard of all associations affiliated with the international jet sports boating association - ijsba - the bjsa was founded in 1992, and has organized competitions ever since.