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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