They should have a few buoys out a bit further to create a buffer zone where neither swimmer or boats should be. Like a previous poster said, it’s a big ocean. There’s plenty of room for the boats, and only a limited amount for swimmers. I’m not as worried about the experienced fishermen and glass bottom boat captains as I am a possibly inexperienced, possibly impaired “captain” living it up on vacation. A buffer zone at least leaves some room for error.
Last edited by JohnNYC; 04-08-2019 at 08:30 AM.
Yes, lets warn the boats. It is true swimmers can be snorkeling and not pay attention if they get outside the ropes, but they shouldn't have to worry if they do, to get whacked by a boat. Also, I assume Alfred's puts their dock out to swim to, and that is way beyond the roped area. I use to love to swim out there butwon't anymore. John's idea is great, a buffer zone. These boats are getting to close for advertisement .
Nice to see a police boat keeping watch.Originally Posted by jojo p
Before most of the hotels put in swim area zones there used to be red and white buoys that nobody paid any attention to whatsoever. We used to swim far beyond Alfred's dock. Get out 100 to 200 yards offshore and we'd find sandbars that you could stand on. We used the Alfred's dock as a resting point on the way out and back.
"I’m not as worried about the experienced fishermen and glass bottom boat captains as I am a possibly inexperienced, possibly impaired “captain” living it up on vacation."
John NYC, by "experienced... boat captains" does that include the one that drove over the very obvious swim line and got us caught up on it a few weeks ago when we took some visitors out for a tour?
I do agree with both parties giving plenty of space and being vigilant. Accidents happen regardless of experience.
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