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Due to misinformation that lures beginners into difficult waves, I think surfing needs a grading system, like the one used by its sister sport of rock climbing. ....
Why Irish Tow Surf Rescue Club Opposes County Clare Jet Ski Ban 22nd April 2021 “Aquabikes” caught the attention of former Irish Times journalist Kevin Myers back in 1982. The Irishman’s Diary writer was seriously concerned about the pressure windsurfers were putting on the RNLIDun Laoghaire lifeboat at the time. He had read about these “aquabikes”, made by a Japanese motorbike company, which “skid across the water, steered by handlebars”. Although there might be “cacophonous” drawbacks, this vehicle might prove useful in rescuing windsurfers, he wrote - if it wasn’t engaged in knocking them down, or worse. Almost 40 years later, and jetskis have proved their worth in rescue, with trained riders able to access areas of the coastline that may prove too dangerous for coast and cliff rescue crews, lifeboats or helicopters. ....
Home » Breaking News » Move to ban jet skis set to prevent safety training Peter Conroy, chairman of the Irish Tow Surf Rescue Club, based in Spanish Point, with fellow club members; Bernard Cahill, Wayne Timmins, Donagh Cronin and David Ainsworth. Photograph by John Kelly Move to ban jet skis set to prevent safety training Share NEW Clare County Council byelaws would see the use of jetskis prohibited at White Strand in Miltown Malbay, White Strand in Doonbeg, at Ballycuggeran Lake in Killaloe and Ballyalla Lake in Ennis. The move towards a ban is being criticised by Peter Conroy, the Miltown-based chairman of the Irish Tow Surf Rescue Club, who says it is regressive, and will limit the club’s ability to carry out the training it requires to provide rescue services. ....
Appeal over plan to ban jetskis on Co Clare beaches Updated / Wednesday, 7 Apr 2021 20:16 Clare County Council is planning to restrict the use of fast power crafts on a number of beaches Video Journalist Surfers and a club representing a surfing rescue group have appealed to councillors to oppose the introduction of planned new bye-laws that could prohibit the use of jet skis or fast power crafts on some of Co Clare s beaches. Following an increase in beach rescues associated with children s inflatable toys and complaints regarding the improper use of jet skis, the local authority in Co Clare is planning to ban the use of inflatable toys, on water, at all beaches. ....
Clare FM 8th April 2021 On Thursday’s Morning Focus, Pat Flynn spoke to John Leech, Chief Executive of Irish Water Safety and Peter Conroy, Chairman of Irish Tow Surf Rescue Club about draft by-laws drawn up by Clare County Council to ban the use of jet skis in specific areas of the Clare coastline which have been met with great concern that the decision could cost lives. ....