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Jet-Ski Rental Safety
Posted Aug 21, 2007 at 02:26 PM
Updated Aug 21, 2007 at 02:27 PM

Frank: In and around Tampa Bay, Anna Maria Island, etc., rental Jet Skis do more damage than most other boating. They pay no attention to signs, bouys, and no-wake zones. Sea grass, mangroves and dolphins are not safe. The state and county need to address this rental to save our shoreline. A few more police patrols to stop these people would help. Thank you. Joe Anderson

Joe: Unfortunately, you are right. Rental PWC’s are a particular problem because they renters do not know our waters nor the rules for courteous operation - it’s a continuing problem. Boaters can do their part by reporting any unlawful operation to the FFWCC or the Sheriff’s Marine Patrol department. Thanks for reminding us. Best, Frank Sargeant

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Frank Sargeant has been outdoors editor of the Tampa Tribune for more than 21 years. He is founder of the Tribune's Outdoors Expo, largest outdoors show in Florida for more than a decade, past president of the Florida Outdoor Writers Association, and author of 12 books on fishing and boating. He has also been a regular contributor to numerous national outdoors magazines and television shows. Sargeant started his career as a fishing guide at Homosassa, and now lives on the Little Manatee River in Ruskin.