| 30th
March : IFWA World Championship Freeride Zarautz! |
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25-27 April 2008
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Organiza: IFWA Spain &
Club Mutriku Motonáutica
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Promotor: www.entreolas.com
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Hello to all.
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This is the fourth year in
Zarautz.
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Zarautz, is a famous surf
spot in the north of Spain, with beautiful waves & girls.
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The place of the event is in
the town, below on the beach, we recommend, don't bring quads to
trailer the jets, the organisation take quads for this purpose.
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We need the information of
all your vehicles to do the correct distribution in the pit.
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Rooms available in Hotel
Zarauz (www.hotelzarautz.com) and Pensión Txiki Polit (www.txikipolit.com),
other hotels are available but more expensive, these hotels are around
50 per night in double room.
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Free catering at the beach
during the days of the event.
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7.500 Euros Prize Money, for
Runabout & Stand Up.
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SKI 1st & 2nd 1.000 each.
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3rd & 4th 750 each.
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5th, 6th , 7th & 8th 500
each.
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RUNABOUT 1st & 2nd 600 each.
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3rd & 4th 400 each.
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Trophies for first three in
all classes.
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IFWA License needed (pilots
are able to make the registration to the event and admission to IFWA
at the same time).
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Fees: $Euros 50,00 to IFWA .
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If you don't go to France.
Free registration.
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Limit date for registration -
30th of March
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2008 Program:
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Wednesday 23rd & Thursday
24th April (free practice, No security on water)
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Friday 25th April Official
Practice Heats (Stand Up & Sit Down, May be Classifications)
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Saturday 26th April - Heats 1
& 2 (Stand Up & Sit Down)
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Sunday 27th April - Semi
-finals & Final Heats (Stand Up & Sit Down)
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We'll wait for you in April.
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Bruno Roselló (bruno@entreolas.com)
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IFWA Spain
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| 29th
March : Freestyle Clinic and Slalom! |
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Kingsbury Jetski Centre and
the pierats, would like to invite all, to a Fun Day/Clinic at the lake
on Sunday 18th May.
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You are all more than
welcome, to camp over on site for the Saturday night and then on the
Sunday we will run a 2 Hour Freestyle Clinic.
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This will be for you all to
brush up on some of your freestyle tricks or learn a few new ones.
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This will then be followed by
a Slalom competition in the afternoon, from which, you will be able to
win some fantastic prizes.
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You will all have a fair
chance, as we will all be using, one of Phils Stand up Skis.
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Normal day launch applies and
of course insurance must be shown.
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www.pierats.co.uk
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| 25th
March : Tougher Jetski Laws Recommended! |
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Anton McNulty
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Recommendations to bring in
tougher laws to govern the use of jet-skis have been welcomed by the
Water Safety Officer with Mayo County Council, who claims that they
are potentially a lethal weapon.
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The recommendations were made
by the Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) following their
investigation into the tragic death of Mr Alan Joyce of Castlebar who
died on Lough Beltra on August 6, 2006, after getting into
difficulties while jet-skiing with his friend, Conor Deffley.
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The investigation found that
Mr Joyce and Mr Deffley had little or no familiarisation training on
jet-skis, were poor swimmers and failed to wear lifejackets.
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The MCIB recommended that the
Department of Transport explore the feasibility of mandatory training
and a course to provide practical training in all aspects of handling
jet-skis and a limited knowledge of maintenance of the raft.
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They also recommended that
any person wishing to operate a jet-ski must be licenced and have a
recognised training course and produce a certificate from such a
course.
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The popularity of jet-skis in
Mayo has risen in the last number years but they have been a source of
controversy, with objections from many people regarding the dangers
they pose to other water users.
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The death on Lough Beltra was
not the only fatality to occur in Mayo involving jet-skis in recent
times. Last May, Mr Patrick O’Hare of Gortmore, Tourmakeady drowned
on Lough Mask after getting into difficulty when his jet-ski suffered
mechanical failure.
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The recommendations for
regulations to govern jet-ski use was welcomed by Mr Michael Gavin,
Water Safety Officer with Mayo Council Council, when he spoke to The
Mayo News.
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“I welcome these
recommendations because at the moment there is nothing to stop a
person jumping on a jet-ski and going onto a lake. They are
potentially a lethal weapon when in the hands of incompetent people
and it is only logical that they are regulated the same way as any
person who wants to drive a car.
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People have more money in
their pockets now and jet-skis and motor crafts are becoming more
popular. It is ludicrous that any person can buy a jet-ski and five
minutes later be on the lake without any proper training.
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It is an accident waiting to
happen and unless these recommendations are introduced there will be
more accidents,” he said.
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The
Mayo News
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| 26th
March : World Finals DVD. |
| quakysense World Finals DVD,
Available from N&C.
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| The 2007 DVD features Pro
Runabout and Ski Racing with coverage of GP classes and Amateur
events.
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Also covered are interviews
with sponsors, vendors, and competitors.
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Some Hall of Fame coverage is
included as well.
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Special features include
Kevin Green's famous ramp jump.
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Order yours now from N&C.
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£20 inc UK Postage
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ncjetski.co.uk
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| 21st
March : Calls For Tougher Jetski Rules! |
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Ireland
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The Marine Casualty
Investigation Board has recommended that jet skis should be licensed
and those using them should have to undergo mandatory training.
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The recommendations are made
in its report into the death of a jetskier on Lough Beltra, Co Mayo,
in 2006.
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The Coast Guard, in its
report for last year, says that there was a 10% increase in jet
ski accidents.
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Overall, it had to deal with
154 incidents requiring emergency rescue help, most of which were
caused by those involved in marine leisure activities.
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The use of jet skis has been
the source of controversy, with objections to their noise, speed and
perceived dangers.
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Reporting on the death of
Alan Joyce from Castlebar on Lough Beltra, the Marine Casualty
Investigation Board says he was with a companion, trying out a
recently-bought jet ski which overturned returning to shore, throwing
both men in the water.
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They had ignored advice to
wear lifejackets, were considered to be poor swimmers and had little
or no training in using jet skis.
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Because of the increase
in jet ski accidents, it has recommended that the Marine Survey
Office should explore the introduction of mandatory training for
users, that all jet skis should be registered and anyone operating a
jet ski should be licensed and complete a training course.
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RTE
News
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| 17th
March : Bikini Clad Mel B Takes A Break From Sunbathing To Hit
The Waves. |
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Spice Girl Mel B took a break
from sunbathing and champagne yesterday to enjoy the watersports at
her luxury holiday resort in Miami.
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Along with film producer
husband Stephen Belafonte, the popstar toured the coast on a jet-ski
showcasing yet another bikini.
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The 32-year-old looked
healthy and relaxed as she hit the waves holding onto Belafonte who
she married last August after her relationship with comedian Eddie
Murphy ended.
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Wearing a black halterneck
two-piece, Mel proved she has beach-chic down to a tee accessorising
with chunky jewellery and sea-soaked hair.
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The gruelling Spice Girls
reunion tour has clearly left her with an enviable bikini body which
she showed off as she strolled along the sand.
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Photo
Courtesy MATRIX
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Prior to her water
adventures, the mum-of-two had been spotted in a skimpy white number
smoking, drinking champagne and snuggling up to her husband.
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And if she was concerned
about her ongoing child support battle with former lover Eddie Murphy,
it didn't show.
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The singer has been locked in
a public feud with the Beverly Hills Cop star, who has refused to have
any contact with their 11-month-old daughter Angel.
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The row has surfaced again
with new reports claiming the comedian believes he was trapped into
having a baby.
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Dailymail.co.uk
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| 14th
March : Significant Increase In Watersports Participation! |
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Up to four million adults now
enjoy a diverse range of boating activities, the latest Watersports
and Leisure Participation Survey reports.
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This marks a significant
increase on last year's figure of 3.7million.
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Participation has been
fluctuating since 2002 and overall has recorded a small but steady
decline.
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However, this year's figures
take the participation rate back to levels last reported in 2004.
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Seven of the 12 boating
activities recorded in the survey have risen since 2006, including
sailing and yacht cruising, racing and motor boating and cruising
though only canal boating has increased to a significant level.
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The annual survey was
conducted by the British Marine Federation Statistics and Market
Research department in partnership with the MCA, RNLI and RYA. It is
sponsored by Sunsail.
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This is the sixth year that
the report has been undertaken which has not only established a firm
foundation for assessing trends in participation, but also gained
invaluable information.
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Key findings include:
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- 7.84% of the adult
population participated in a boating activity in 2007
- Canoeing remains the
most popular individual boating activity, with over one million
adults participating
- Whilst boating
participation is still dominated by men, female participation has
seen a steady increase
- Growth in participation
was strongest in the 35 - 54 year old age group, although the
report still shows that 16 - 34 year olds are the most likely to
get involved in boating activities.
- Apart from the use of
personal watercraft, more adults participated in boating activity
in the UK than abroad.
Within the UK the boating time spent is split almost equally
between inland and coastal.
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The 2007 report also looks at
more general leisure activities in and around the water, as well as
the boating categories.
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Taking all 21 activities into
account it has been calculated that 14.7 million people participate in
watersports and leisure activities. This figure demonstrates an
increase on 13.8 million in 2006 and 12.9 million in 2005.
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This headline figure
represents almost a third of the UK adult population taking part in
activities in and around our coasts and inland waterways.
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Chief Executive Officer of
the British Marine Federation, Rob Stevens said;
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"The 2007 Watersports
participation study shows just how popular and important to the UK
leisure market boating remains.
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With upto four million adults
going boating and almost a third of all adults taking part in some
form of activity in on around the water in 2007, it is important that
all those who wish to are given the opportunity to take advantage of
the fantastic facilities on offer around the country.
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We hope that participation
continues to grow with more and more people interested in taking to
the water".
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The Watersports and Leisure
Participation report for 2007 is now available to download from the
BMF website
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britishmarine.co.uk
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| 13th
March : Portugal Freeride Cancelled! |
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Hello My Dear Free Riders
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Today I'm
gone a give you a notice that I wouldn't like to give because, this
year we cant organize the Free Ride in Portugal because we get some
sponsors but not sufficient amount, even reducing the prize money and
reducing the hotels.
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As you, probably, now there
is a economical crises in
Portugal
and if the things are not ok, with the cancelled of the Lisboa Dakar
get worst.
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We have tried everything, we
have tried a lot of doors and we get some support but not the money
that we need for the event.
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We really hope that, on the
next year we can came to the tour, we gone start for that today.
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Anyway, and in spite of that,
we wish that our championship be a great success, as usual.
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The Portuguese organization
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Luís Centeno Fragoso
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Director Municipal de
Recursos Humanos
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luis.fragoso@cm-lisboa.pt
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| 10th
March : Coastguard Issues Warning
To Coastal Users. |
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The
Coastguard would like to strongly advise the public to take
precautions if they are in a vulnerable coastal area, and heed the
advice of the emergency services over the next few days with the
severe weather conditions that are forecast by the Met Office.
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Gales
are forecast all around the coast of the United Kingdom, with winds of
storm force 10 to violent storm 11 in some areas.
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Spring
Tides (High tide levels) and strong winds Pushing seawater towards
some locations could result in flooding of low lying coastal areas.
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Her
Majesty's Coastguard, says:
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Due to
inclement weather conditions, the Coastguard would advise all mariners
and visitors to the coast to be very wary over the next few days.
There may be some extremely difficult weather conditions out at sea
and on exposed coastlines.
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As
always, it is important to be aware of the weather, tides and sea
conditions prior to making any excursion to the coast or out to sea,
and the Coastguard is available 24 hrs a day to provide that
information.
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Leisure
mariners are advised to take notice of the Met Office forecasts and
not venture afloat until this bad weather abates.
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The
public are advised not to go wave watching during these gales, as the
sea will become very rough, and affected coastal areas will become
very dangerous.
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The
Environment Agency provides flood warnings online 24 hours a day
www.environment-agency.gov.uk and a Flood line telephone number 0845
988 1188, which will provide useful advise for householders, and
updated flood information.
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www.mcga.gov.uk
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| 4th
March : Jetskier Drowned When
Trying To Swim Ashore On Lake. |
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The presiding coroner at an
inquest into the death of a 22-year-old man who died following a
jet-ski accident on Lough Mask last year, has warned people who go
onto the water that a wet suit and buoyancy aid cannot guarantee
survival if you are stranded in the water.
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The inquest into the death of
Mr Patrick O’Hare of Gortmore, Tourmakeady was told that he died
from drowning after he got into difficulty on the lake when his
jet-ski broke down on May 9 last year.
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He went onto the lake with Mr
Shane Mulroe, whose jet-ski also broke down, but he had been able to
swim to the shore.
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Mr Mulroe told the inquest
that both he and Patrick O’Hare arrived at the lake at 8pm. He said
his jet-ski started first time but he had to jump-start Mr
O’Hare’s before they went onto the water.
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He was ten minutes on the
water when his jet-ski ‘conked out’.
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He said that Mr O’Hare was
100m further out onto the lake than he was and gave a signal that his
engine had also cut out.
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Both men got into the water
and started to swim to the shore and Mr Mulroe said it took him 30
minutes.
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He said he saw Mr O’Hare
150m from the shore and signalled to him and told him he was getting
help. He said that Mr O’Hare responded by waving his hands.
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Mr Mulroe went to his car and
rang Mr Ger Feerick who came to the lake with his jet-ski.
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Mr Mulroe went back to the
shore but could not see Mr O’Hare or his jet-ski. Mr Feerick said he
found the jet-ski but could not see Mr O’Hare.
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He said he was not a good
swimmer.
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They did not panic as they
thought he might have come ashore on the road but they could not see
him when they drove towards Tourmakeady.
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They went back towards
Gortmore Bay and, at 9.45pm, Mr Feerick’s wife Sephanie called the
emergency services. They started to search the shore and were joined
by other people but could not find Mr O’Hare.
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Garda Brendan McNulty said he
got a call at 11pm saying that a person was missing on Lough Mask. He
said it was a bad night due to wind and rain.
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The Shannon Search and Rescue
Helicopter searched the lake until 2am when it had to leave to
re-fuel. The Corrib Mask Rescue Boat and locals searched throughout
the night and at first light the Sligo-based helicopter joined them.
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At 6am on May 10, Mr
O’Hare’s body was taken from the lake by helicopter.
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Mr Davitt Ward of the coast
guard based at Sligo said, at 5.50am, he found the jet-ski on the east
side of the lake and the body was 100 yards away, floating face down
in the water.
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Mr Ward said that while Mr
O’Hare was wearing a wet suit and a buoyancy aid, the wet suit would
not protect him against the exposure. He said a dry suit would have
been more appropriate and said if a jet-skier carried a flare it would
have been easier for a helicopter to pick up.
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Dr Fadel Bennani said his
examination of the body found that Mr O’Hare had died due to
asphyxiation due to drowning.
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Mr John O’Dwyer said that
Mr O’Hare had taken the necessary safety precautions before going
into the water but it showed that a wet suit and a buoyancy did not
guarantee a person would be saved from drowning while in the
water.
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He said there was no
indication that Mr O’Hare had done anything improper while on the
lake and he recorded a verdict of accidental death.
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He extended his sympathy to
the family and friends of Mr O’Hare.
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MayoNews.ie
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| 4th
March : Bundle Smuggled On Jetski. |
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By
Sophie Borland
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A British couple claim they
saw a small bundle being smuggled on a jetski and taken out to sea
just a few miles from where Madeleine McCann went missing.
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The witnesses say that they
had been on an early morning swim, about nine hours after the toddler
disappeared, when they saw a man in a dark wetsuit the riding the
vehicle with a 2ft- to 3ft-long black package on the front.
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He then appeared to take the
bundle it to a small “official-looking” grey boat moored just off
the coast at Salema, six miles up the coast from Praia Da Luz where
Madeleine went missing last May.
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Despite the fact that the
couple reported their sighting to the Ocean Club resort, where the
McCann family had been staying, police have not yet investigated the
incident or called them in to be interviewed.
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The witnesses, who did not
want to be named, are from south-west England and were visiting
relatives Patrick Matthews, 37, and his wife Eliza, 25, in Salema,
near Praia da Luz.
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The McCann’s official
spokesman Clarence Mitchell said that Kate and Gerry McCann were
concerned the Portuguese police had not followed up such a
“potentially significant lead”.
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Over the past few months
several witnesses have come forward claiming to have seen young
children bearing striking resemblance to Madeline.
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Last month a Dutch student
told authorities that she saw Madeleine at a roadside restaurant near
Montpellier, France.
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Telegraph.co.uk
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Further Reports:
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Maddie Jetski Snatch Riddle DailyRecord.co.uk
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Couple Saw Bundle Taken Out
To Sea DailyMail.co.uk
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British Couple Claim
Madeleine McCann Was Smuggled Out Of Portugal On Jetski Mirror.co.uk
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Madeleine McCann: A Jetski, A
Bag And Terrorist Attacks On Israel Anorak.co.uk
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