It's not the jet skis that are dangerous but like all watercraft they need training for the users. The operators are doing donuts and speeding to get the attention of potential customers. They are also approaching the shore too closely. Those actions may be counterproductive. I would not be saddened by a ban.
In God we trust, all others bring data. If you want to address the environmental impact, start a new thread and bring data!Originally Posted by Rhodesresort
What about all the old engines on all the other boats up and down the beach. Is encouraging their use equally irresponsible?
Either do the planes that most of us fly in for thousands of miles so we can vacation for a few days. A 747 uses on average 1 gallon of fuel per second.
Imposing a ban that will never be enforced, just like the rules currently in place, will do nothing to solve the problem. In my opinion, the solution should involve the banning of marketing of jet skis from the water. All jet skis not rented to passengers should be anchored or beached. Drivers must not come within such a distance from shore unless leaving or returning from deeper waters and at a max of 3 knots (walking speed). And enforce it!
"Under the Beach Control (Safety Measures) Regulations of 2006, any person who operates a vessel (including jet skis) exceeding three knots (3.5 miles per hour) within a buffer area commits an offence, and if convicted, could be fined up to $250,000 and/or face a prison term of up to 12 months."
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/2.../western1.html
Atemporary ban is now in place. It will be interesting to see if it is enforced. I will be there tomorrow.
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