http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lates...an-on-jet-skis
A temporary ban, kind of a moratorium, I'd say.
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http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lates...an-on-jet-skis
A temporary ban, kind of a moratorium, I'd say.
At the risk of sounding ignorant,is personal watercraft strictly jet skies?
Just a guess but I would think anything imported as a PWC (personal water craft)Quote:
Originally Posted by DConkle
Not being a jet ski fan or rider; I can only post my own feelings on this. Hooray!
It just doesn't fit with Jamaica's image anyway.
Dconkle.. Personal Watercraft is the actual correct term... Jet Ski is Kawasaki's brand name.. Yamaha's is Waverunner, and Bombardier's is Sea-Doo. It 's like calling a reprographic machine ( copier) a Xerox.....
One less hustler to deal with. Don't even think I have walked past a jetski hustler who wasn't trying to sell me drugs either. Hope they legalize weed too so that I do not have to deal with that hustle. That leaves blow and pimp hustlers left.
That last sentence is redundant..."I think?
Statement To Parliament By The Minister Of Tourism and Entertainment, The Hon. Wykeham McNeill, on Measures To Regularize Personal Water Crafts (PWC) Operations
http://www.mot.gov.jm/content/statem...neill-measures
It is really nice not having the jet skis on the water. Many people have commented on how nice it is. You wouldn't believe how much it changes the feel of a walk on the beach.
I like it and I'm all for it.
I loved the new vibe on the beach. Hope they find a good compromise. Maybe have a jet ski centre where they offer "safaris" or trail rides and way off shore riding.
This makes me happy! :)
One of the difficulties that I always seem to see about Jamaica is that as soon as you have a "good ting gwan" some unscrupulous people will mash it up for you if they can.
The long time, reputable Jet Ski operators are going to suffer from the actions of a few and that in a struggling economy is a crying shame.
Peace and Guidance
Got that right!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Accompong
It's a shame to see honest vendor’s livelihoods jeopardized by the unfortunate actions of a few. I can’t understand why they don’t develop a dedicated PWC lane(s) that forces the vendor and renters to enter and exit only at these points and they cannot operate within (let’s say) a kilometer from shore. This would keep them away from most areas on the beach and give peace of mind to people out swimming and snorkeling.
I agree that some rules and regulations would help but...Quote:
Originally Posted by Jamadian
This is Jamaica we are talking about!
You can't get cars to drive under 80km or stay in prescribed lanes on the road. Jamaicans are not big on rules. When you add desperation to the equation then all bets are off. It is often said that only a Jamaican would jump a 10ft fence to get into a free concert.
I am not bashing Jamaicans now. I am only stating what I have observed over the past 30+ years in Jamaica.
Wonderful people. Gotta love them. :o
Peace and Guidance
The coral reef, which is VERY negatively effected by polluting hydrocarbons will be relieved. That reef is vital to the entire ocean ecosystem in Negril. Despite the disruption to a few vendors and there onterauge , this ban is arguably in the best long term interest of everyone. I personally hope the ban is permanent.
Two stroke PWCs are a thing of the past.
As I've mentioned my friend has a very large water craft rental here in St. Augustine.
All his skis are now four stroke.
Cap
4 strokes are much much better but still emit hydrocarbons that damages the very sensitive ecosysytem. Especially older 4 strokes that might for example, be using oil. I stand by my statement.
True. I don't deny what you said but jet skis and outboards aren't going away.Quote:
Originally Posted by Craig123
When I got to Negril first time there were NO POWER VESSELS only canoes....
Problem is those days are gone...unless you and everybody else want to stop going to Negri and wanting water sports
Do you stand by that statement David?Quote:
Originally Posted by captaind
Just wondering. Have a great trip. Maybe next time.
Peace and Guidance
Yes I do. Negril is what it is.........By the end of this year I'll be sleeping in Spring Garden and going to Negril on Sat. nights.Quote:
Originally Posted by Accompong
90% of Jamaica is hills.
Though I feel bad for those that made a living renting PWC, it was peaceful swimming and not having the noise and wake disrupting me......just sayin'........could have they made a 'no wake' zone....or would have it just been ignored......
Or a tissue a Kleenex!Quote:
Originally Posted by Runnin Mon
I hate to see livelihoods jeopardized but it was heaven on the beach without the jet skis roaring about and hustling. I hope I am not out of line, but Gail at Treehouse suggested that they should have something like trail rides on those things. Bring them back with designated loading and unloading points, and they do "rides" in specified areas as "trail rides". With speed controls et al. Gail, sorry - but you can weigh in on this - you were passionate -about it and it sounded good to me. You just can't go hotdogging all over a crowded beach on a high-speed motorized vehicle, anymore than you can with your Trans-Am down my street (I know. Trans Am. Dating myself .... you get what I'm saying). This sounds like a really reasonable compromise!
I think this is an important issue for us tourists, and I believe Gail has some good local insights!
captaind, Runnin Mon, thanks!
Them Things Only Pollution Pumps
I am in the same boat, lol, its so nice to be on the beach with no PWC,s I could not believe how much quieter it was. I dint realize how many of them were hustling on the beach until they were gone!
I always thought it appalling that the operators would want to rent their PWCs for the same "tourist" going rate as here in FL....upwards of like $100US/hr. What would make someone here a comfortable living must make those operators pretty well off down there....and don't think they couldn't get that much from many folks...these are the same ppl that will pay Carnival cruise lines like $125 a person for a 3 hr beach outing in a port...at the high end AIs....
They got to go! They pollute both the sea and my senses! It's a violation of vacation "peace and quiet". I am pleased with the ban. For those operators and higglers, there will be another income source to be found...How about kayaks...they are quiet and impossible to find to rent on the public beach....
Agreed, I would much rather kayak or paddle board or even canoe. The thrill of a jet ski isn't all that thrilling, at least not to me. The undeniable truth is that tourists swimming off the beach are as vulnerable as whack-a-moles. Over time unless further regulated/enforced, these powered watersports will hurt more people and ruin the water and everything underneath (think what it's done in some places in Mexico where an entire bay covered in gasoline slicks).
Actually the new vibe is the old vibe. I don't remember exactly when the PWC appeared but remember I first noticed the noise & the smell. The hustle came later, at least from the aggressive salesmen. Not all are.Quote:
Originally Posted by dash
It's something many tourists want. That's why they're there. It's part of tourism on the water. Think FL & other states w/ water borders, lakes. Regulation & education is needed. I feel for those who have lost their livlihood as well as the investment in the PWC.
yvonne, does that mean that jet skis are operational? like now?
Jitterbug,
No, there is an island wide ban on personal water craft...
we also really enjoyed the quiet and new vive on the beach too, not going to get into the politics of it tho
Now,about those horses....
just got back, could not believe how quiet the beach was without the jet skis, horses should be next, soon come
The JA operator's costs for the initial purchase of the machines, and for consumables (gas, oil, etc.) and maintenance are likely substantially higher than in Florida.Quote:
Originally Posted by lisapat
I was on the beach last week, it felt the way it looks in pictures :)
No, they're not. What did I write that gave you that impression? I'm confused by your question. Could just be me... crazy, crazy week.Quote:
Originally Posted by JitterBug
It made our trip must more pleasurable without the jetskis. Loved it.