| 30th
August : Southampton Boat Show. |
| 15-24th
September 2006
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| You would
expect to see the full line up of Yamaha outboards and stern drives
when you visit the Yamaha UK stand at the south end of the Windward
Hall, but you might just be surprised to also find a full selection of
trailerable outboard powered boats and RIBs on display up to 6.5m,
plus personal watercraft, inflatables and tenders and a large display
of inflatable toys and accessories.
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| The Yamaha
stand is truly a one stop shop of all that's best in power boating.
With a full range of outboards on show from 2.5hp upwards you will
find the perfect engine for your needs, whether you are looking for
something to power your tender or a high powered offshore craft.
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| The latest
range of turbo diesel Yamaha Hydra Drive stern drives is also shown
and to complete the engine line-up are the Yamaha E-drives.
Complementing the smaller portable outboards is our range of YAM
inflatables from the compact 2.0m size up to a sports 4.0m version
with helm steering.
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| The
World of Yamaha Marine
The range of ever popular Terhi boats is on display, which will appeal
to both the entry level boater and those looking for a no frills
tough, lightweight boat. The flagship Terhi Big Fun centre console
craft is joined by the Vario and the Nordic 6020 which is always
popular with fishing enthusiasts.
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| The full boat
line up on show includes examples from all of Yamaha UK's boat
partners, plus four craft from Yamarin which are new to the UK.
Sportsboat, bowrider, cuddy, cabin, and centre console designs are
shown from Campion, Drago, Ribeye, Sessa and Yamarin offering a
selection of different styles to suit all different types of boat use.
Finally the stand includes a display of Yamaha WaveRunner personal
watercraft the UK's most popular machines in this exciting class.
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| Show
Information
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| Friday
15th September (Preview Day) |
10am -
7pm |
| Saturday
16th to Saturday 23rd September |
10am -
7pm |
| Sunday
24th Sepember |
10am -
6pm |
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| For information
on tickets and traveling please visit the official show website: www.southamptonboatshow.com
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| Yamaha
stands D017 and E070
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www.yamaha-motor.co.uk
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| 29th
August : Jetski Trio Are Lucky To Be Alive. |
| COASTGUARDS say
three people are lucky to be alive after their Jetski rolled over and
started drifting out to sea last night.
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| One woman and
two men were spotted struggling off Southsea beach at 7.15pm on
Monday.
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| After failing
to restart the Jetski, the men tried to swim back to land with the
craft attached to their bodies while the woman stayed on-board.
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| All three were
close to hypothermia and were only rescued after a man looking out of
his hotel window spotted them in trouble.
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| The Portsmouth
RNLI Lifeboat crew raced to the scene to find the jet-ski drifting 500
yards off shore between the War Memorial and D-Day Museum.
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| RNLI spokesman
John Feltham added:
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| 'They were very
lucky someone had spotted them because they had no way to raise the
alarm.
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| It was getting
dark and they would have been in a life-threatening position because
they were a long way out from shore.'
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portsmouthtoday.co.uk
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| 24th
August : Extremelives
Link With Sony Ericsson. |
| During
August, 30,000 new Sony Ericsson customers are being given the
opportunity to redeem a free extreme sports experience through the
national coaching network www.extremelives.co.uk and Jetskiing is one
of the sports on that list!
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| As
the number of extreme sports increases annually, Jetskiing faces
competition in an ever more saturated leisure industry.
Extremelives are looking to tackle this problem head on by
encouraging new participants into the sport through a number of brand
promotions and special offers with leading high street names.
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| To
celebrate the launch of their K800i, Sony Ericsson customers
purchasing the phone from an
Orange
store will receive a voucher entitling them to a free extreme sports
experience in one of the 13 sports on offer.
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| Niall
Cluley from Extremelives explains:
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| "The
K800i is a fantastic product for us to be associated with.
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| It's
one of the first mobile phones that will actually capture quality
image and videos with its cutting-edge technology - perfect for
capturing you and your mates on the water!
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| "Promotions
such as this with leading consumer brands are enabling Extremelives to
convert previously untapped audiences to extreme sports and so ensure
that jetskiing continues to grow."
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| However,
attracting people to jetskiing is not Extremelives sole purpose.
Perhaps their main strength is actually ensuring that beginners
stick with the sport. The
UK'
s largest network of coaches, along with the individual support
offered by the national coaching centre on
Hayling
Island
, means jetskiers of all abilities progress as quickly as possible.
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| Look
out for the Sony Ericsson promotion in
Orange
stores across the
UK
throughout August. Plus,
coming soon... 5 million MBNA credit card users and 6.7 million
Scottish and Southern energy customers will be able to redeem a
discount voucher against an Extremelives course.
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| www.extremelives.co.uk
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| 24th
August : Water Bike Boy Injured In Crash. |
| A boy was
seriously injured when he lost control of his water bike which left a
lake, went across a car park, through a hedge and landed on a car.
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| The accident
happened on Wednesday evening at the West Country Water Park at
Winterbourne near Bristol.
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| Police said the
car driver was shocked but unhurt. The eight-year-old boy is being
treated at Frenchay Hospital.
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| The park was
shut while investigations were carried out and the Health and Safety
Executive has been informed.
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| 'Training
scheme'
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| A spokeswoman
for Great Western Ambulance Service said: "We sent an ambulance
and rapid response vehicle to the incident.
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| "The boy
had serious head injuries. He was in a critical condition and was
unconscious."
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| The Royal
Yachting Association (RYA) governs water bike activity.
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| Spokesman Paul
Mara, said: "Currently there is no legislation on the use of
personal watercraft.
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| "However,
the RYA does provide and promote its training scheme, which covers all
aspects of the safe operation of personal watercraft."
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BBC
News
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| 23rd
August : . |
| Simon
Haworth, Evening Gazette
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| A teenager
issued a plea for help today after his dream hobby turned into a
nightmare.
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| For ten months
Jonathan Robinson worked through rain, sleet and snow to save up to
buy a Jetski.
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| The paperboy,
from Acklam, Middlesbrough, did extra rounds and saved birthday and
Christmas money until he reached £1,100.
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| He placed a
wanted notice in the Gazette and, with the help of his dad Mark,
privately bought the Jetski for £1,500.
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| Before the ski
went on the open sea Mark decided to get it serviced at a garage in
Middlesbrough.
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| It took a month
for the garage to service the jet ski and landed the family with a £500
bill.
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| Jonathan and
his father then went out on the jetski but after just 40 minutes it
spluttered to a halt.
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| Mark said:
"We had to bring it back out of the sea. My son was very
disappointed. I said I would take it back to the garage the next
day."
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| Nine weeks
later and, after another £220 bill for further repairs, the family
took the jetski back on the sea.
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| But after just
half an hour the same problem happened again.
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| The garage has
now offered to look at the Jetski again without charge but the family
say they have lost faith in it and are seeking another expert to help.
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| Jonathan
said: "I'm not very happy it's not working. I have hardly been on
it.
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| "I
am not sure if it will ever work. I hope it does."
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| Mum
Jeanette is distraught that all of Jonathan's efforts look like coming
to nothing.
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| She
said: "We are devastated for him because his dream has just been
quashed.
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| "We
thought it would be a good hobby and sport for him to get into. But
since we got it it's just been one thing after another."
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| Mark
said: "My son is totally devastated and he thinks he has just
wasted his time saving all his birthday and Christmas money and
working so hard.
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| "My
only course of action is to give my son his money back because I think
it is unfair on him.
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| "I
hope this will not deter him from working hard in the future to get
what he wants."
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| Now
the family are hoping someone might be able to offer expert advice to
help repair the Jetski.
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| "We
are just hoping that something can be salvaged from this," said
Jeanette.
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| If
you can offer any advice on Jetskis to the Robinson family contact
Mark on 07961 90 86 86.
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gazettelive.co.uk
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| 13th
August : Extreme Pie Summer Sale. |
| Extremepie.com
is Europe's largest online surf, skate and snow store.
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| Extreme
Pie are currently running their massive summer sale with huge
reductions across the site, including 30% off all kids stock!
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| With
over 1200 product lines, they have the largest selection of clothing,
footwear and accessories online from brands including Animal,
Bench, Quiksilver, Roxy, Nixon, DC, Hurley, Vans, Reef, Billabong,
Fenchurch and loads more.
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| New
products, offers and exclusives are added to the site
continually.
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www.extremepie.com
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| 9th
August : Jetski Police Team Patrols
Coast. |
| Officers
policing the water around the coasts of Kent are patrolling in a
two-seat Jet ski from this weekend.
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| Kent Police
said the Jet ski, marked with the force livery, will complement other
enforcement vessels.
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| Officers will
tackle anti-social behaviour near the sea and rivers, with one driving
and the other gathering evidence in the two-seater craft.
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| Each year,
police deal with beach hut arsons, binge drinking, pier jumping, and
speeding off-road and on the water.
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| Offences have
also included Jet skis being used in bathing areas, and in areas
protected for wildlife - the new craft will allow officers to engage
with other Jet ski users which teams used to find difficult.
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|
Ch Insp Mark Harrison said:
"We want people to enjoy themselves at the seaside or on the
water.
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"But for the minority
who ruin other people's fun or ignore restrictions we are more than
equipped to deal with you."
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|
He added: "We will be
working to stop nuisance behaviour and we'll be looking for stolen
craft, enforcing byelaws when required, but also be on hand to offer
safety advice."
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BBC
News
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| 8th
August : Jetskier Dies After Fall
At Sea. |
| A holidaymaker
was found dead in the sea after he fell off his Jetski.
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| The
41-year-old's body was pulled from the water by a crew member of a
passing tour boat.
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| The sailor
tried to resuscitate the unnamed man but without success.
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| Moments earlier
the crew of the yacht Elize saw the Jetskier roar past. When they saw
him next he was in the water.
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| The drama
unfolded on Sunday a mile off popular Bowleaze Cove in Weymouth,
Dorset, where the man had been on holiday with his family.
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He was airlifted to the
Dorchester County Hospital, but was pronounced dead on arrival.
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|
A coastguard spokesman said:
"There is some suggestion he fell ill, but we don't know anything
for certain and the investigation is now in the hands of the
police."
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|
Mirror.co.uk
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| 6th
August : Teenager Feared Dead After
Jetski Accident. |
| The
family of a teenager presumed dead after coming off a jetski in a lake
in the west of Ireland were tonight waiting on the shore for his body
to be recovered.
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| The
19-year-old came off the jetski at 5.30pm tonight in Lough Beltra,
about 12 miles north-west of Castlebar, Co Mayo.
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| The
teenager is from a family of three children, with one brother and one
sister, in the small parish of Islandeady, on the shores of the lake.
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| Fr
Pat Donnellan, the local priest, was tonight at the scene of the
accident with the man’s parents.
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| “We
are looking for a body at this stage,” he said.
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|
A
friend of the teenager who also came off the jetski tried to save him
but was unsuccessful.
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The
coastguard helicopter from Strandhill, Co Sligo, and a boat crew from
Westport were involved in the rescue operation with sub-aqua divers,
gardaí, an ambulance, the fire service and Civil Defence.
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As
light faded the emergency services were preparing to resume the
operation at dawn.
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|
Irish
Examiner
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6th August : Jetski Accident Victim Dies. |
| A
British man who suffered a serious accident on a jetski while on
holiday in Tenerife died four days later in hospital after infection
and septicaemia set in.
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| Garry
Kenney, 30, of Fife in Scotland, was holidaying in Playa de las Américas
when the accident happened.
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| He
sustained grave injuries to his groin when he slipped on to the
jetski’s engine.
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| His
grieving mother told how her son had so nearly missed the holiday
altogether and could have been still alive had bureaucracy been
slower.
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| Mr
Kenney had applied for a new passport prior to his holiday but had
experienced problems because his old one was damaged.
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“They did
manage to send him a new one though, so he got a flight out two or
three days later than planned.
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I wish the
new passport had never arrived now,” she said.
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Tenerife
News
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| 3rd
August : The
Jet Set. |
| By Kate Mansey,
Liverpool Echo
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| Wallasey MP
Angela Eagle found a novel way of getting around her constituency - a
jetski.
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| She was
enjoying the sunshine off New Brighton beach trying out a pioneering
new rescue jetski used by Wirral lifeguards.
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| The £9,000
turbo jetski, imported from America , one of the first in the country,
will be used to patrol the coast and rescue swimmers with a craft on
the back to tow people to safety.
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|
Labour's Ms Eagle, who traveled
from New Brighton to Hoylake and back with lifeguard Peter Scott,
said: "During past visits I have been behind the wheel of both
the life boa and the hovercraft.
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IC
Liverpool
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| 2nd
August : Rogue
Jetskier Risk To Dolphins. |
| Irresponsible
jetskiers at Broughty Ferry are putting the River Tay’s dolphins at
risk, it was claimed today (writes Lynne Stewart).
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| Dundee City
Council leisure and arts convener Councillor Charles Farquhar is
working in conjunction with Tayjet Personal Waterfront Club, who
represent responsible jetskiers, to try to ensure the dolphins’
safety.
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| Cllr Farquhar
said, “There are a few totally irresponsible jetski riders who have
been causing problems.
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“The machines they ride are
capable of 80mph, and there is a very real danger they could distress
the dolphins using the River Tay.
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“People have been enjoying
seeing the dolphins all summer, and it would be a great pity if the
actions of a few individuals chased them away.
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“There are no licence
requirements for these craft, and these individuals have a complete
disregard for other people using the water. In most cases they will
have had no training in the use of these powerful machines, and no
safety advice.
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“They also come in close to
the beach and the water where people are swimming, and this can be a
very frightening experience for people who are out there to enjoy
themselves.
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“We will be continuing to
work with Tayjet Personal Waterfront Club, who represent the extremely
responsible enthusiasts who use the water safely, the port authority
and other agencies to deal with the problem.”
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Rogue jetskiers have given
cause for consider-able concern over recent months, and their erratic
riding is endangering themselves, other jetskiers and swimmers.
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It emerged last month that a
swimmer from the Ye Amphibious Ancients Bathing Association was almost
beheaded by a jetski.
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Tayjet have a dolphin, whale
and porpoise policy and code of conduct, to ensure the public and
marine mammals can share the water safely.
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The policy states, “It is
recognised that many people at sea for recreational purposes will wish
to enjoy encounters with cetaceans.
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“However, these encounters
pose a potential threat to cetaceans unless they are conducted in such
a way as to minimise disturbance.
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“Collisions with boats or
jetskis may result in injury or death of cetaceans; engine noise may
interfere with their acoustic communication, prey detection and
orientation systems; and, erratic patterns of movement of boats may
cause the animals to suffer stress.”
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Tayjet said that if the
dolphins are stressed, their natural behavior could be disturbed and
result in them moving to other areas, and could disrupt mother and
calf bonds.
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The club has adopted
guidelines to minimise disturbance and maintain a healthy dolphin
population.
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The code of conduct
recommends that jetskiers who encounter dolphins should continue at a
slow, steady speed under five knots, avoid coming between mother and
calf, allow groups of cetaceans to remain together, and avoid driving
through groups of cetaceans.
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Councillor Farquhar added
that work was expected to be completed this month on a new watercraft
channel near the castle, allowing better separation of powered craft
and the public using the beach.
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The cleaner waters of the Tay
seem to have acted as a magnet for increasing numbers of dolphins and
minke whales off Broughty Ferry in recent months.
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Sightings of several pods of
bottlenose dolphins have become a common occurrence, while the
presence of minke whales, which can grow up to 30 feet, have delighted
residents and holiday-makers alike.
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The dolphins started to
arrive several years ago, their presence mirrored by decreasing
numbers in the Moray Firth.
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It is thought pollution and
noise from rising numbers of dolphin-watching tourist boats drove the
creatures from their habitat there and down the east coast.
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Some scientists believe the
recent heatwave drew the animals south from colder, more northerly
waters, while others say the £140 million Tay clean-up via the Hatton
waste-water treatment plant has given the mammals a more welcoming
environment.
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eveningtelegraph
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| 2nd
August : Man
Injured In Jetski Accident. |
| A
holidaymaker who sustained serious back injuries in a jetski accident
in the Carrick-on-Shannon area was airlifted to Sligo General Hospital
area over the weekend.
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| President
Mary McAleese was boating on the River Shannon at the time and members
of her group helped in the rescue operation.
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| The
injured holiday maker, a man in his 40s, was jet skiing on the river
near Hartley Bridge when the jet ski stalled and collided with a speed
boat at around 2p.m. on Sunday afternoon.
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The man
and the speed boat were part of a group of holiday makers from County
Meath.
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President
Mary McAleese was passing through the area accompanied by a Garda
security unit at the time of the accident.
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Among the
President’s escorts was a member of the Garda water unit, who went
to the assistance of the injured jet skier and alerted air support
services and the coastguard.
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The
injured man was airlifted to Sligo General Hospital with what is
thought to be serious back injuries.
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In
response to the accident, Keith Nolan, a resident of the area and
member of the Carrick Rowing Club, highlighted the safety concerns
associated with jet skis and speed boats on the River Shannon and
called for action on the issue.
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“Will it
take deaths like all things in this country to bring about coherent
legislation and adequate safeguards,” Mr Nolan asked.
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Mr Nolan,
who lives in close proximity to the area where the accident occurred
at the weekend, said that speeding was common on the river and that
people were not adhering to the speed limits in place.
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“The
first thing required is a total ban on jet skis and speedboats from
narrow and congested parts of our inland waterways and a penalty
system for speeding cruisers,” he said.
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He added
that there had been a huge increase in traffic on the river and said
that unless people adhered to the rules in place, further accidents
would occur.
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roscommonherald
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| 1st
August : Council
Introduces Jetski Patrols. |
| A council in
the North East of England has become one of the first in the UK to
introduce 'Baywatch-style' Jetski patrols along its stretch of
coastline.
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| North Tyneside
Council has taken delivery of two Jetskis, which will be used as a
rescue craft, for general patrols, and to help educate others about
their safe use.
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| Twelve
lifeguards have been trained in the use of the craft, which replace
the council's outboard powered boats.
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Advantages of jet-skis
include:
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Quicker response to
incidents.
They can be maneuvered in shallower water and in small spaces,
allowing lifeguards to get closer into cliffs and rocky area.
They can cope more effectively with surf conditions, which often
prevented boats from launching.
They are quieter, more economical and produce less emissions than the
boats.
They provide an opportunity to engage with Jetski users.
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|
John Harrison, elected mayor,
said: "This is good news for the thousands of people who will be
enjoying North Tyneside's award-winning beaches this summer.
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"It's one of a variety
of initiatives that are ensuring our beaches are even safer.
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"Not only will the
Jetskis enable our team to provide an improved service but it makes it
easier for them to engage with other Jetski users and make sure they
are behaving responsibly."
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Up to 16 lifeguards are on
duty along North Tyneside's four award-winning beaches during early
summer and up to 22 during the busy holiday period.
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This summer the council is
running a joint initiative with Northumbria Police called Coastal
Watch. It involves beach lifeguards being equipped with police
Shopwatch radios to give them a vital link with local officers.
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Over the past year the
council has undertaken a programme of replacing old and worn lifebelt
holders as well as adding new locations.
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And new beach safety signage
is being erected at the major access points to the borough's beaches.
Each sign is based on an RNLI-approved design and includes safety
advice, contact numbers and a map of the area.
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24dash.com
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| 1st
August : Jemima
Jetski. |
| Had she had one
of these in 1897 Pembrokeshire heroine Jemima Nicholas would have had
an even easier time scaring off those French invaders.
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| The Fishguard
cobbler and her “army” of women marched on the invading French
during the last invasion of Britain.
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| Jemima is said
to have helped round up the French troops with nary but a pitch fork
when they tried to take over Wales over 200 years ago.
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|
Since 1987 care home warden
Yvonne Fox has taken on the role of Jemima.
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Dressing up in her finery
for all sorts of occasions, often taking her army of similarly attired
Welsh women along.
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Who better to form part of
the welcome committee when Jamie Nicholas (one of Jemima’s distant
relatives?) zoomed into Fishguard Harbour after crossing the Irish Sea
on a Jetski on Tuesday?
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When offered the chance of a
victory lap around the bay Yvonne/Jemima couldn’t resist.
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It could catch on.
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Expect to see an army of
Welsh-costumed women on jet skis in a harbour near you soon.
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