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Jet skiis in Akumal Bay ! - 11/27/2012 8:56:11 AM

Miguel

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When did they start letting jet skiis into Akumal Bay?

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RE: Jet skiis in Akumal Bay ! - 11/27/2012 9:06:24 AM

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I really don't like jet skiis. Too loud, too fast and just too dangerous. Now I sound a hundred years old.

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RE: Jet skiis in Akumal Bay ! - 11/27/2012 9:09:57 AM

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I love to ride jet skis... just not in Akumal Bay. Let hope those two just got lost or something.

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RE: Jet skiis in Akumal Bay ! - 11/27/2012 9:19:44 AM

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I can't believe it! I hate those things. Always have problems on our lake with people who don't know how to operate them and disobey the laws. I guess its the people I can't stand!

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RE: Jet skiis in Akumal Bay ! - 11/27/2012 9:20:36 AM

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quote:

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When did they start letting jet skiis into Akumal Bay?

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/64461627/untitled.png

Link doesn't work.

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RE: Jet skiis in Akumal Bay ! - 11/27/2012 9:30:18 AM

Miguel

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Sorry the link is not working for you Dung. I have never figured out how to do a screen capture. Anyway the two jet skiis are still parked in front of Lol ha on the web cam.

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RE: Jet skiis in Akumal Bay ! - 11/27/2012 9:40:00 AM

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On the surface it seems like a bad situation, but if they coasted in the boat lane at wakeless speed and parked to eat or snorkel and coast out at wakeless speed they wouldn't cause any more distrubance than any of the other boats coming and going. The problem and dangerous situation would be if they were out in the bay playing above wakeless speeds.

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RE: Jet skiis in Akumal Bay ! - 11/27/2012 11:50:39 AM

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RE: Jet skiis in Akumal Bay ! - 11/27/2012 12:41:58 PM

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On the surface it seems like a bad situation, but if they coasted in the boat lane at wakeless speed and parked to eat or snorkel and coast out at wakeless speed they wouldn't cause any more distrubance than any of the other boats coming and going. The problem and dangerous situation would be if they were out in the bay playing above wakeless speeds.

I'm gonna have to say I still think it's a bad idea.

The boat drivers in Akumal Bay are respectful and responsible. I've never had a close call while snorkeling.

A bunch of alcohol-fueled boneheads on wave runners from Grand Serenis coming into the bay? Not so cool.

I've seen the way the turtles react to watercraft and I'm pretty sure it would be a bad idea.

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RE: Jet skiis in Akumal Bay ! - 11/27/2012 1:12:09 PM

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As far as I know, jet skis are not allowed in Akumal Bay - we saw one once but it was there on "official" business, I think it might have been CEA though it was a while back and I don't quite remember the circumstances.

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RE: Jet skiis in Akumal Bay ! - 11/27/2012 1:30:11 PM

crunch

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Here is the picture from Miguel's link:

I hate the noise and i hate the thought that some poor turtle might get injured. maybe they were super slow and just coasted? I guess you can only hope...........................

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RE: Jet skiis in Akumal Bay ! - 11/27/2012 3:35:36 PM

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I sure hope they were there on "official" business. That's the last thing the turtles need.

The hoards of snorklers are doing more than enough damage. I had to duck out of the way of a turtle trying to get away from the flock of yellow vests rushing towards him.

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RE: Jet skiis in Akumal Bay ! - 11/27/2012 4:01:18 PM

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I SAW THIS THE FIRST THING THIS MORNING ON THE WEBCAM-COULDN'T BELIEVE IT. I SURE HOPE IT DOESN'T BECOME A HABIT!

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ORIGINAL: UTpowhnd

On the surface it seems like a bad situation, but if they coasted in the boat lane at wakeless speed and parked to eat or snorkel and coast out at wakeless speed they wouldn't cause any more distrubance than any of the other boats coming and going. The problem and dangerous situation would be if they were out in the bay playing above wakeless speeds.

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RE: Jet skiis in Akumal Bay ! - 11/27/2012 5:27:33 PM

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Today two of them, tomorrow a couple more and pretty soon you have the same multiplied destruction the herds of imported snorklers are doing. Jet skis have no place in Akumal Bay. It takes experience and skill to manuever through the break in the reef to get the fishing boats in. This is ridiculous.

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RE: Jet skiis in Akumal Bay ! - 11/27/2012 5:55:58 PM

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Not just ridiculous but frightening. The damage they can cause is scary.

I have sent out feelers asking if they are permitted in the bay.

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RE: Jet skiis in Akumal Bay ! - 11/27/2012 7:24:52 PM

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OMG, I hope this was a one time deal

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RE: Jet skiis in Akumal Bay ! - 11/28/2012 1:17:54 AM

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Easy folks. Remember we had this scare up at HMB a few years back. Anybody know where they're from?

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RE: Jet skiis in Akumal Bay ! - 11/28/2012 2:09:56 AM

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WHAT!!!! Nooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!

Well that is brutal. And surprising too. Since it is an Eco friendly area and all.

Too much noise and an eyesore and disruption too!!

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RE: Jet skiis in Akumal Bay ! - 11/28/2012 5:33:06 AM

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It is thought they came from Sirenis but that is not certain. They entered the bay slowly (no wake) and went directly to Lol-Ha where they had lunch. They parked in the swimming area, not the boat area. This was pointed out to them by a person without any real authority, just someone trying to help the situation. Still waiting for word on whether they are permitted in the bay or not.

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RE: Jet skiis in Akumal Bay ! - 11/28/2012 7:24:41 AM

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Why can't they just take a taxi or colectivo like everyone else who does not stay in Akumal but wants to visit? Hopefully next time someone will wade or swim out and remove the distributor caps or whatever jet skis have.

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RE: Jet skiis in Akumal Bay ! - 11/28/2012 9:16:17 AM

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Yeah, I have no problem with this as long as they come in wakeless, sober, respectful, and remain in the boat lane. I can't see any harm. In fact, I've often thought how cool it would be to sell my Mastercraft and purchase a fishing boat in Mexico. I could have it waiting for me when I come down and I could fish as much as I wanted. Why would it be bad for me to come into the bay and drop off my catch at Cueva or eat at a local restaurant? An idling jet ski has considerably more visibily and chops up the water much less than a boat.

Maybe it's because we're all getting older here on LG and we hate "these young whipper snappers and their crazy machines".

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RE: Jet skiis in Akumal Bay ! - 11/28/2012 9:21:15 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: UTpowhnd

On the surface it seems like a bad situation, but if they coasted in the boat lane at wakeless speed and parked to eat or snorkel and coast out at wakeless speed they wouldn't cause any more distrubance than any of the other boats coming and going. The problem and dangerous situation would be if they were out in the bay playing above wakeless speeds.

IMHO, UTpowhnd posted a sensible reaction, especially seeing that there has been no evidence of maliciousness or wrong-doing at this point in time.

But really folks...

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I'm gonna have to say I still think it's a bad idea.

The boat drivers in Akumal Bay are respectful and responsible. I've never had a close call while snorkeling.

A bunch of alcohol-fueled boneheads on wave runners from Grand Serenis coming into the bay? Not so cool.

I've seen the way the turtles react to watercraft and I'm pretty sure it would be a bad idea.

C,mon, Tom. Isn't that the knee-jerk, "all those crazy young'uns!!!" cantankerous, old fart attitude we SWORE would never happen to us?

"Bunch of lcohol-fueled boneheads" is painting with a pretty broad brush...

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ORIGINAL: Jamie

Why can't they just take a taxi or colectivo like everyone else who does not stay in Akumal but wants to visit? Hopefully next time someone will wade or swim out and remove the distributor caps or whatever jet skis have.

And actually condoning vandalism - which is also a crime in Mexico as it is here?!?!
Mexican jail time isn't the way I would prefer to spend my vacation.

Being a responsible boater/skier, I'm not the biggest fan of PWCs or many of their operators, but they do have certain rights like anyone else. I also don't know what the "official" rules are concerning their presence in the bay, but you all sound like a hysterical lynch mob lighting your torches and grabbing your pitchforks.

In all seriousness, and as long as we're pointing fingers...

- First reports sound like the PWCs were operated responsibly, even if most of us do prefer them to be miles away from Akumal Bay.
- The majority of the pangas in the bay (and their number grow every year) are still sporting 2-stroke engines - HUGE polluters, especially at wakeless speeds.
- The PWCs are also have 2-stroke engines, but with much less displacement.
- The PWCs are also jet driven vs. the propellers on the pangas - and have much less draft. Seems to me that would mitigate the damage IF operated resopnsibly.
- And don't even get me started on all the other problems (septic systems, run-off, etc) that all the humanity has caused.

Snow

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RE: Jet skiis in Akumal Bay ! - 11/28/2012 9:31:49 AM

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Good post Snow - I live on the water here in NB, Canada and I really hate PWCs. Just a personal thing. But, all you say is true....

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RE: Jet skiis in Akumal Bay ! - 11/28/2012 9:52:10 AM

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Yeah, Snowbound and I must have been posting the same thing at the same time.

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RE: Jet skiis in Akumal Bay ! - 11/28/2012 10:09:18 AM

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ORIGINAL: snowbound

- And don't even get me started on all the other problems (septic systems, run-off, etc) that all the humanity has caused.

Snow

Oh the humanity!

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