Studland has it all !

[ribrage]

Just read this in the news section :

A jet-ski driver sustained serious leg injuries after a 40 knot collision with a trimaran in an area with a six-knot speed limit.
Just before the high speed smash in Studland Bay, Dorset a 10-year-old riding pillion on the jet-ski leapt clear shouting a warning.

Portland Coastguard received two emergency calls informing them that there had been a collision between a jet ski and the 32ft trimaran Lil Annie. The skipper of the trimaran said: ‘This thing came at me like an Exocet missile.'


Wont be long before all forms of water sports / anchoring are banned in the area , with a big fence starting at old harry and across to the training bank !

 

[FullCircle]

Were there any reported injuries to Seahorses?

 

[sighmoon]

I wonder if the jetskis disrupt the seahorses, and if there's therefore a case for banning them?

 

[glashen]

I wonder if the jetskis disrupt the seahorses, and if there's therefore a case for banning them?

Bearing in mind that the report states the collision occurred in a 6 knot zone the Jet Ski was effectively banned and therein lies the problem. All sorts of rules and regulations could be introduced, but it may only be a few responsible yachtsmen and others you actually take any notice. Without expensive and heavy handed enforcement any restrictions could be useless even if proved necessary in the first place.

 

[oldharry]

I wonder if the jetskis disrupt the seahorses, and if there's therefore a case for banning them?

which? - the jetskis, or the Seahorses? Both seem to be a threat to everyone who just wants to be able to enjoy the beauty of Studland.

Seriously though, if anything is going to precipitate compulsory registration and licensing and training on the boating community, it is the antics of the jetski brigade.

 

[fireball]

Hmm - how about GPS contollers in all power driven craft? Can be pre-programmed with the limited areas and throttle controlled to prevent speeding.

Ok - so it could be bypassed quite easily ...

 

[strakeryrius]

It wasn't just the jet-skiers speeding in the zone. There were half a dozen hobie cats doing a good 20 knots backwards and forwards through the 5 knot limit anchorage too. How would you regulate them?

 

[Dipper]

For those that haven't seen it, there's a good eyewitness report from strakeryrius in the Mobo forum.

 

[fireball]

It wasn't just the jet-skiers speeding in the zone. There were half a dozen hobie cats doing a good 20 knots backwards and forwards through the 5 knot limit anchorage too. How would you regulate them?

Er ... best way to get to them is from where they launch ...

 

[Robin]

It wasn't just the jet-skiers speeding in the zone. There were half a dozen hobie cats doing a good 20 knots backwards and forwards through the 5 knot limit anchorage too. How would you regulate them?

I think the Hobies are ones rented out off the beach? It should (and ought) to be a requirement of the hire company to insist that those sailing them behave properly. The 5mph (mph not knots) limit is there to protect swimmers so must apply to all.

Studland has always been a magnet for plonkers who think their antics are fun for all, never mind the noise, the wash or the kids swimming off the boats. Many of these plonkers however are not using locally kept boats but are trailering them down from the smoke or Upper Dipstickingham, these are harder to control. Swanage for some reason seems less of a problem yet also has a marked area and launching of trailered boats.

Compulsory registration isn't the answer either, they have that in the USA and have even more accidents, very often drink related despite having strict drink & boat laws too. There were 3 killed in the USA last weekend it being Memorial Day, a 'bank' holiday over there.

 

[xxyyzz]

It's just as well the bay was full of anchored boats or these plonkers might have hit a diver.

 

[mjcp]

It wasn't just the jet-skiers speeding in the zone. There were half a dozen hobie cats doing a good 20 knots backwards and forwards through the 5 knot limit anchorage too. How would you regulate them?

Have you ever sailed a Hobie? Better yet have you ever sailed a Hobie with a GPS on board... Thought not.

10 knots.. easily
15 knots possible, with good winds and a pair of crew who know what they are doing.
20 V rare (help from tide/swell?)
25+ no.

mjcp

 

[strakeryrius]

Have you ever sailed a Hobie? Better yet have you ever sailed a Hobie with a GPS on board... Thought not.

10 knots.. easily
15 knots possible, with good winds and a pair of crew who know what they are doing.
20 V rare (help from tide/swell?)
25+ no.

mjcp

The one who nearly took our pulpit rail off on Sunday was crewed solo and he came through the anchorage stood straight out from his starboard hull in his harness, with that hull well out of the water. He was easily doing 20 knots by my estimation, but didn't look like he had a GPS aboard unless it was a handheld.

 

[lenseman]

It's just as well the bay was full of anchored boats or these plonkers might have hit a diver.

Thinks?

Might be a diver who is protecting and photographing the Seahorses!

 

[ARCO7]

Studland Divers

On the Daily Echo website under comments about this Jetski collision in Studland someone has heard that the Underwater Film Unit will be back filming this weekend off the South Beach .
You'd think they'd have more sense after an incident like this,but thats HOLLYWOOD !
I assume its to do with the Seahorse Seagrass story or persons anchoring or attaching themselves to the No Anchor Zone Markers so keep your eye out everyone .
Think it will possibly be Sunday when they'll be down there when its busy and they can film the crowded bay .
We won't be there unfortunately but I'll be interested to hear and see how it all goes .

 

[KristiferColumbus]

Studland certainly dos'nt sound like a very peaceful place to be I think I'll give it a miss.
The jetski driver was'nt that Mr Trellis bloke was it by any chance?

 

[FB122]

Jetski report

Many thanks to all those who reported on this dreadful piece of seamanship. Its made interesting reading and I am glad I won't be in the vicinity this summer with maniac's like that around .
Its beggars belief doesn't it ??Extreme boaters and Extreme conservationists and leaving 99.9% of the Studland Bay users normal ,respectful people stuck in the middle wanting to enjoy a peaceful Sunday afternoon on the boat in the bay.
I shall stick to the River Villane much quieter and no seahorse people either.

 

[oldharry]

Studland certainly dos'nt sound like a very peaceful place to be I think I'll give it a miss.
The jetski driver was'nt that Mr Trellis bloke was it by any chance?

No such luck! And anyway Studland IS a peaceful place as long as you dont go there on a fine weekend, when it becomes a major boat park akin to Brighton Beach. Thats what the Seahorse huggers are complaining about, they want it to themselves.

 

[Boreades]

Why don't they come down to South Devon? The seahorses on the coral reefs here aren't complaining at all. I'm told there's a seafood restaurant in Dartmouth that specialises in them as well.

 

[oldharry]

Why don't they come down to South Devon? The seahorses on the coral reefs here aren't complaining at all. I'm told there's a seafood restaurant in Dartmouth that specialises in them as well.

Battered, with chips? Not the spiny ones, I hope....