Jet Ski survey from Chamber of Commerce

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White Sands Negril
24 mins ·
Good morning everyone. The Negril Chamber of Commerce has sent out the survey below and they are asking for feedback on the Jet Ski matter. If you would like to participate please private message us here on FB or email your answers. Your responses will help determine the jet ski policy. We will then turn in your survey to the Chamber. Absolutely no names will be used or given to them. Deadline is this Thursday. Thank you for helping the Chamber.
Dear Guests:
Jet Skis were recently banned in Negril due to a number of issues. Please be kind enough to give us your feedback on this matter.
Date of your visit _________________________________
First visit or repeat guest_______________________________
Age group:
Under 18. 18 to 34. 35 – 54. 55 – 74. 75 or older
Have you ever ridden a jet ski in Negril: No _____ Yes _____
Does jet ski availability play an important part of your vacation: No_____ Yes_____
Has the absence of jet skis made your vacation more or less enjoyable: More _____ Less _____
Please state reason: __________________________________________________ ______________
Would you like to see jet skis operating in Negril again: No ______ Yes _______
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Great. Thanks for posting. Reply sent. no to jet skis.

This is a interesting survey...it will certainly let everyone in Negril know whether the jet skis are missed or not.
The jet ski ban was lifted some time ago...it's the affordability of insurance and launch access that's a problem for the operators now.

I did the survey too. I'm not a fan of jetskies in Negril.

I guess I should have been more clear. You need to private message White Sands Negril FACEBOOK, not me. Sorry about the confusion. https://www.facebook.com/WhiteSandsNegril/?fref=nf

For those who want to answer without going to Facebook, you can simply answer the survey here. If you want to remain anonymous, just PM me your answers to the survey. I will pass this along to the Chamber since they are conducting the survey. Your name will not be sent to Chamber.

Todd - if you dont mind, please send me those PMs you received so I can make sure they end up in the right hands at the Chamber.

Thanks all.

Going to fill mine out. We really miss the jet skis. Fun, little machines. Hopefully, when we get back to Negril, we will be able to ride again.

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Originally Posted by Rob

For those who want to answer without going to Facebook, you can simply answer the survey here. If you want to remain anonymous, just PM me your answers to the survey. I will pass this along to the Chamber since they are conducting the survey. Your name will not be sent to Chamber.

Todd - if you dont mind, please send me those PMs you received so I can make sure they end up in the right hands at the Chamber.

Thanks all.

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Originally Posted by Jaherring

Going to fill mine out. We really miss the jet skis. Fun, little machines. Hopefully, when we get back to Negril, we will be able to ride again.

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but don't they have jet skis in Alabama?

I mean, I'm not travelling to a jetski lake, river or whatever and bringing along my peaceful, quiet, relaxing 7 mile beach to ruin a race. haha. :rolleyes:

Yes we own 2 in bama. We are going to be in NYC in September. Will we be able to ride jet skis on the Hudson?

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Originally Posted by Jaherring

Yes we own 2 in bama. We are going to be in NYC in September. Will we be able to ride jet skis on the Hudson?

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actually, yes. there are a number of outfits that offer guided tours around the hudson, harbor and statue of liberty as well as simple joyriding. I've looked into a few but haven't done it yet.

mikey....do not feed the trolls !!!! :)

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Originally Posted by jojo p

mikey....do not feed the trolls !!!! :)

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haha. oops. thought it was a a serious question. :confused:

I completed my survey.....not a fan of the jet skis. Tourists, water, sun, rum and machines.....not a great mix.

just say NO

I was really happy to see the jet skis gone. I have seen too many idiots driving them as if they were on a race course and not a busy beach. Too often they came screaming up onto the beach ignoring those in the water. The noise, smell, waves created etc. made it, to a degree, an unsafe swimming area. Although they were supposed to stay within the boundaries set, more often than not they went wherever they chose.
Bring them back!!! I think not.

Jet Skis were recently banned in Negril due to a number of issues. Please be kind enough to give us your feedback on this matter.
Date of your visit January 16-26, 2016
First visit or repeat guest Repeat
Age group:
55 – 74.
Have you ever ridden a jet ski in Negril: No
Does jet ski availability play an important part of your vacation: No
Has the absence of jet skis made your vacation more or less enjoyable: More
Please state reason: Do not like the noise and dangerous operation of the Jet Skis
Would you like to see jet skis operating in Negril again: No

I was being serious Mikey, and thanks for your reply. We haven't really planned on riding them when we visit New York City.....but now maybe so.

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Originally Posted by Jaherring

I was being serious Mikey, and thanks for your reply. We haven't really planned on riding them when we visit New York City.....but now maybe so.

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Try New York Media Boat Tours..... Highly recommended.


As far as Jet skis I am with the majority and say no. Loud, stinky, and not safe to other travelers.

Date of your visit: 23 April- 30 April, 2016
First visit or repeat guest: repeat
Age group: 35 – 54
Have you ever ridden a jet ski in Negril: No
Does jet ski availability play an important part of your vacation: No. I would never use a jet ski in Negril.
Has the absence of jet skis made your vacation more or less enjoyable: More
Please state reason: I don't think it's good for the sea, and I don't want to hear the noise. I don't think it's safe for swimmers. It's bad enough the boats cruise close to shore and at rates of speed that don't allow them to avoid a swimmer. I had been comfortable swimming beyond the swim area ropes to snorkel and swim for a distance, specifically near the Alfred's raft... This year I was too hesitant and never went beyond the ropes because of the boats- they seemed a lot closer to shore this trip. Jet skis create a culture of fast paced adventure sports, which, in my opinion, don't have a place in Negril. Liability is a huge concern and I would never personally use jet skis, but I feel they create enough of a hazard to most people that they aren't a benefit to the tourism community.
Would you like to see jet skis operating in Negril again: No, never.

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Originally Posted by booger

Try New York Media Boat Tours..... Highly recommended.


As far as Jet skis I am with the majority and say no. Loud, stinky, and not safe to other travelers.

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Jet Skis were recently banned in Negril due to a number of issues. Please be kind enough to give us your feedback on this matter.
Date of your visit April 2016 and 14 other previous trips
First visit or repeat guest Repeat
Age group:
40's
Have you ever ridden a jet ski in Negril: No
Does jet ski availability play an important part of your vacation: No
Has the absence of jet skis made your vacation more or less enjoyable: More
Please state reason: Do not like the noise and dangerous operation of the Jet Skis
Would you like to see jet skis operating in Negril again: No, and it is not only due to loud, stinky, and not safe to other travelers. The vast majority, and I say again the vast majority are also hustlers who ride up to you in the water and try to sell other things. It's really annoying. Even more annoying than my large font used in this reply.

submitted my survey in favor of no jet skis

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Originally Posted by booger

Jet Skis were recently banned in Negril due to a number of issues. Please be kind enough to give us your feedback on this matter.
Date of your visit April 2016 and 14 other previous trips
First visit or repeat guest Repeat
Age group:
40's
Have you ever ridden a jet ski in Negril: No
Does jet ski availability play an important part of your vacation: No
Has the absence of jet skis made your vacation more or less enjoyable: More
Please state reason: Do not like the noise and dangerous operation of the Jet Skis
Would you like to see jet skis operating in Negril again: No, and it is not only due to loud, stinky, and not safe to other travelers. The vast majority, and I say again the vast majority are also hustlers who ride up to you in the water and try to sell other things. It's really annoying. Even more annoying than my large font used in this reply.

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Annoying. Yeah, that's the word I was looking for. Extremely annoying.

Booger I had you pegged as a jet ski rider. Where is your sense of adventure? lol.

I just know that the jet ski operations provided much needed jobs for many young Jamaican men. I agree there should be rules and regulations, nothing wrong with that. Jobs are not easy to find in Jamaica, especially good paying jobs. Hopefully, they can come to an agreement and get something worked out where all visitors can enjoy their vacation in paradise.

Date of your visit: Last 15 years
First visit or repeat guest: Repeat
Age group: 35-54
Have you ever ridden a jet ski in Negril: Yes
Does jet ski availability play an important part of your vacation: No
Has the absence of jet skis made your vacation more or less enjoyable: More
Please state reason: Can swim in safety without worry of being run over as both I and my kids have almost been on more than one occasion. Would consider vacationing somewhere else if this random unpredictable and unmonitored activity returns.
Would you like to see jet skis operating in Negril again: No

Dear Guests:
Jet Skis were recently banned in Negril due to a number of issues. Please be kind enough to give us your feedback on this matter.
Date of your visit 5/22/16 - 5/29/16
First visit or repeat guest Repeat
Age group: 55-74
Under 18. 18 to 34. 35 – 54. 55 – 74. 75 or older
Have you ever ridden a jet ski in Negril: No
Does jet ski availability play an important part of your vacation: No
Has the absence of jet skis made your vacation more or less enjoyable: More
Please state reason: Less noise and gas smell, more peace and quiet
Would you like to see jet skis operating in Negril again: No
1 Share It has been so much more enjoyable hanging out on the beach without them.

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Originally Posted by Accompong

Annoying. Yeah, that's the word I was looking for. Extremely annoying.

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Peace and guidance.

no I wpould not like too see jet skis again in Negril

Jaherring is no troll, just one who likes jet skis.

He's a complete and total jet ski troll. Not a troll in general, but when that topic comes up he becomes a troll.

Date of your visit Feb. 20-29, 2016

First visit or repeat guest: Repeat, our 8th time

Age group: 55-74 (60's)

Have you ever ridden a jet ski in Negril: No

Does jet ski availability play an important part of your vacation: Yes - we are unlikely to stay in a place with jet skis

Has the absence of jet skis made your vacation more or less enjoyable: More

Please state reason: My wife swims on vacations - for example, twice a day from White Sands beach to Alfred's raft. After several years of visiting Negril every winter, the number of jet skis being operated in a disrespectful, irresponsible and threatening way made us consider other options for our annual beach vacation. We did not return to Jamaica in 2015. With the jet ski ban, we did return to Negril in 2016 and it was a much better experience; once again, I felt it was safe for my wife to simply swim, without anyone zooming by very near her.

Would you like to see jet skis operating in Negril again: No. If jet skis return to Negril as they were in 2013 and 2014 we will probably not return.

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Originally Posted by TAH

He's a complete and total jet ski troll. Not a troll in general, but when that topic comes up he becomes a troll.

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I've seen most if not all his posts on jet skis and would not call it trolling. He is enthusiastic about something others detest, that's all. If he was being a troll I doubt his posts would be allowed to remain; Rob and his staff are astute about message board behavior.

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Originally Posted by Jaherring

I just know that the jet ski operations provided much needed jobs for many young Jamaican men. I agree there should be rules and regulations, nothing wrong with that. Jobs are not easy to find in Jamaica, especially good paying jobs. Hopefully, they can come to an agreement and get something worked out where all visitors can enjoy their vacation in paradise.

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Sounds reasonable to me.

Noise, smell, environmentally damaging....sounds like the airport I'll be leaving from on my next trip to paradise.

But I love Jet ski free Negril!

Try 'em, you might like 'em. I bet they would put a big grin across your face. I bet even TAH would smile. :cool:

Look out! Look out! Here comes one!

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Originally Posted by Todd

From Facebook

White Sands Negril
24 mins ·
Good morning everyone. The Negril Chamber of Commerce has sent out the survey below and they are asking for feedback on the Jet Ski matter. If you would like to participate please private message us here on FB or email your answers. Your responses will help determine the jet ski policy. We will then turn in your survey to the Chamber. Absolutely no names will be used or given to them. Deadline is this Thursday. Thank you for helping the Chamber.
Dear Guests:
Jet Skis were recently banned in Negril due to a number of issues. Please be kind enough to give us your feedback on this matter.
Date of your visit _6 February 2016________________________________
First visit or repeat guest__repeat guest_____________________________
Age group:
Under 18. 18 to 34. 35 – 54. 55 – 74. 75 or older 58
Have you ever ridden a jet ski in Negril: No _X____ Yes _____
Does jet ski availability play an important part of your vacation: No___X__ Yes_____
Has the absence of jet skis made your vacation more or less enjoyable: More __X___ Less _____
Please state reason: __________________________________________________ ______________
Would you like to see jet skis operating in Negril again: No __X____ Yes _______
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This last reach it was so nice to not have to worry about being hit while swimming.

I've had several near misses with these, mostly when snorkeling. This is the Bahamas but the nonsense is real: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/0...n_5650618.html

Survey answers below.
White Sands Negril
24 mins ·
Good morning everyone. The Negril Chamber of Commerce has sent out the survey below and they are asking for feedback on the Jet Ski matter. If you would like to participate please private message us here on FB or email your answers. Your responses will help determine the jet ski policy. We will then turn in your survey to the Chamber. Absolutely no names will be used or given to them. Deadline is this Thursday. Thank you for helping the Chamber.
Dear Guests:
Jet Skis were recently banned in Negril due to a number of issues. Please be kind enough to give us your feedback on this matter.
Date of your visit: Feb2016
First visit or repeat guest: First half-visit on my parents honeymoon 56 years ago, then as a whole toddler at 3 yo then 30-35visits since then.Age group:
Under 18. 18 to 34. 35 – 54. 55 – 74. 75 or older: 35-54
Have you ever ridden a jet ski in Negril: No _x____ Yes _____
Does jet ski availability play an important part of your vacation: No__x___ Yes_____
Has the absence of jet skis made your vacation more or less enjoyable: More _x____ Less _____
Please state reason: ____noise, smell, terror - my head is on swivel constantly in Chicago, please let me relax...__________________________________________________ __________
Would you like to see jet skis operating in Negril again: No __x____ Yes _______
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