A method of indicating a deceleration of a watercraft is disclosed. The
method comprises creating a spray of water using a reverse gate of the
watercraft. The spray of water extends above a water level of a body of
water in which the watercraft operates. The spray of water is created
when the reverse gate of the watercraft is in a lowered position and the
watercraft is decelerating. An alternate method comprises creating a
spray of water using a reverse gate of the watercraft only when
decelerating the watercraft. A watercraft for carrying out at least one
of the methods is also disclosed.