How did you get on with the discussion question between the gig crew and jet skiers?

Safe speed requires you to proceed at a speed taking into account the following factors

The state of Visibility
Density of shipping
The Manoeuvrability of the vessel with specific reference to stopping distance and turning ability in the prevailing conditions
At night the presence of light such as from shore lights or back Scatter of her own lights
The state of wind, sea state and the proximity of navigational Hazards
The draught in relation to the available Depth of water

A clean mnemonic to help you remember - Visibly Dense Man Scatters Hazards Deep

The other piece of legislation that was being asked about was the watercraft order 2023. It is all good and well, having the order, how it is policed is a different matter.

 
 

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