‘Some jet-ski owners have no regard for swimmers’ safety’

SUMMER is here and so are the jet skis. Bathers, and others who flocked to the beaches during the recent warm spell, complained about the dangers of motorist craft in the water.

In at least one case, high-speed jet skis became such a nuisance that gardaí and lifeguards had to take action to protect people who were enjoying themselves in the sunshine and making sure their children were safe. You can only imagine the kind of injuries that can be inflicted.

The problem with some jet-ski owners, who are increasing in number, is that they have no regard for swimmers, or others in the water. Some councils have begun to take action and Kerry County Council, for example, has a bylaw banning such craft within 300 metres of the shore.