Can a tragedy bring new life to beach?

The banning of jet skis has caused the return of more pelicans, sandpipers, rays and who knows what else on Negril Beach. Next the family of dolphins that ranged from the lighthouse to Booby Cay every day might even return. I know that those turtle babies I saw hatch will be safer. Maybe the actual boobies will return (not the nude ones, guys) The swimmers are safer. Babies are safer making sandcastles. I noticed more non motorized items in the water: those board things with the paddles, kayaks, sail boats, canoes, etc. If we speak up for alternatives like that perhaps we can make a difference in our beach experience and out of tragedy comes.....
something bettered?

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Was on the beach last week and you definitly can tell that the jet skis are not running. You are right about the marine life that have moved closer to shore and the birds and most of all the noise. Having said that I do understand that creates difficulties for people trying to make a living.

I'm glad the jet skis are gone. Sure you can walk beach easier too not having them right beside the shoreline.

People used to make a living selling type writers. Not so much anymore. Sometimes, you just have to move on to trying to make a living doing something else.

Was there most of Feb. Way nicer without the jet skis. Swam to Alfreds deck everyday with zero hassle.

i'm looking forward to the quietness and no gas smells . . .

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Originally Posted by iteachdetroit

The banning of jet skis has caused the return of more pelicans, sandpipers, rays and who knows what else on Negril Beach. Next the family of dolphins that ranged from the lighthouse to Booby Cay every day might even return. I know that those turtle babies I saw hatch will be safer. Maybe the actual boobies will return (not the nude ones, guys) The swimmers are safer. Babies are safer making sandcastles. I noticed more non motorized items in the water: those board things with the paddles, kayaks, sail boats, canoes, etc. If we speak up for alternatives like that perhaps we can make a difference in our beach experience and out of tragedy comes.....
something bettered?

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I agree 100% ! Now if we can get those horses with poop off the beach

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Originally Posted by iteachdetroit

The banning of jet skis has caused the return of more pelicans, sandpipers, rays and who knows what else on Negril Beach. Next the family of dolphins that ranged from the lighthouse to Booby Cay every day might even return. I know that those turtle babies I saw hatch will be safer. Maybe the actual boobies will return (not the nude ones, guys) The swimmers are safer. Babies are safer making sandcastles. I noticed more non motorized items in the water: those board things with the paddles, kayaks, sail boats, canoes, etc. If we speak up for alternatives like that perhaps we can make a difference in our beach experience and out of tragedy comes.....
something bettered?

85 degrees partly cloudy

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I agree 100% ! Now if we can get those horses with poop off the beach

Have to agree 100% with Gail. We were there in Nov/Dec and had to get out of the water a few times because horse poop was floating around. It was disgusting! At least they should be made to pick it up and take it with them. Not bury it in the sand.

Yes they do need to get the horses off the beach.

So nice without the PWC running up and down. The beach is so much cooler without the noise of the jet skies.

I didn't mind the horses...at least they are natural..lol..I've never been when there are jet skis but it sure was nice to hear the wave...laughter of people....and the vendors calling out their wares...heck...I could hear Flex while I was in the eater asking if I needed juice! Layton stopping at the waters edge to make sure I noticed him..calling out to me..man...I'm missing this place..

If the jet skis do come back and you want a nice beach with no noise and no hassle, hit up Half Moon. Decent food,cold drink, no higglers. Just a great little spot outside of town.

Hopefully they don't come back....for every 1 person that enjoyed them I'm guessing 200 people were pissed off about the sound pollution and the pushy a$$ vendors trying to rent them. Until my last reach a couple of weeks ago I could never relax on the beach having to listen to those PWC's. Maybe if they ran shuttle BOATS out 500 yards and PWC riders could enjoy riding out past where the sound will bother other people it might be a solution....or F it...ban them outright.

It's going to be much better without the jetskis. A total win win. By the way, are there any jet skis on Bloody Bay, or the ban valid there, too? (i hope it is).

Gerry, the ban is island wide.

I am seriously hoping the ban is still in effect when I get there. Looking forward to he peacefulness. A beach I stayed on in Barbados was really bad with jet skis and vendors. Driving the jet skis right up on the beach and having to jump out of the way. One reason why we left that beach

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Originally Posted by gailnegril

I agree 100% ! Now if we can get those horses with poop off the beach

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Totally agree. On my recent trip I saw more horeses, more often than ever before. It was crazy!

I am very pleased too that the jet skis were gone and hope they stay gone, loved the vive there and as mentioned , its really going to help the marine life too

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Originally Posted by chris55

I didn't mind the horses...at least they are natural..lol..I've never been when there are jet skis but it sure was nice to hear the wave...laughter of people....and the vendors calling out their wares...heck...I could hear Flex while I was in the eater asking if I needed juice! Layton stopping at the waters edge to make sure I noticed him..calling out to me..man...I'm missing this place..

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Totally agree with you Chris- It was soooo nice and peaceful!

it was so nice and quiet without the jetskis, we would like to see a ban on horses next, soon come

Twice this last week I saw the horses running full gallop on the beach with lots of people around..something bad is going to happen real soon..I am tired of looking over my shoulder....why can't I walk the beach without being nervous about it?

THE HORSES NEED TO GO! Running on the beach and s-h-i-t-t-i-n-g and not getting cleaned up with so many people is an accident waiting to happen.