Piros said...
If you are on a board of any type you are not a swimmer so the 60m rule does not apply , like it or lump it that's the rule.
Didn't want to post this so the D!ckheads didn't get wind of it BUT it's a fact , I own a ski and tow in but never go near surfers. 9 times out of 10 I paddle in on my SUP and have to deal with the jet ski wakes , the general tow crew are respectful it's the mugs on the stand up or pole skies and the newbies with sit down skies that are the terriost , dropping in on surfers or doing blind flips over waves.
Banning skies at certain points is not the answer , it comes back to education and respect , again it's up to the water police applying the laws already in place.
Once you are off your board you are a swimmer but if you have a leggie on you're not.
Rob
I am not for BANS as they unreasonable take away the freedom of most who behave with common sense, in a socially acceptable way. Unfortunately it becomes necessary when people can't self regulate. The Alley is one example.I believe they should have held to the 60 - 200m rule rather than a ban.
The boats coming and going are pretty dangerous but they have a safe objective as they just want to traverse the entrance with least amount of risk. They are usually careful and respectful of all the little critters in the water.
This link shows the FACTS and does not correspond to the above quote.
As far as I can decifer the Jetskis can't operate closer than 200m when tow surfing and 60m when not. The Alley is now a no go Zone according the maps in the link.
http://www.msq.qld.gov.au/~/media/db656a8b-0f0c-4d2b-884b-c22652ed2978/tow_in_surfing_consultation_jan_10.pdf