August 18, 2009

Dear Sir,

I would just like to express my concerns for safety in the water.

Last night, my boyfriend and I went for a leisurely swim at 9 Beaches right after work. While we were floating around on the water, a guy on a Jetski, who had been sat by the dock chatting to two girls, sped off from the dock without looking ahead (because he was too busy eyeing up the girls) and came hurtling straight towards us at top speed.

My boyfriend and I started shouting and just as he was maybe two feet away from us steered away in order to avoid going straight over our heads. I have to say that I saw my life flash before my eyes. Just to clarify the conditions, the time was around 6.30 p.m. so it was still very sunny and light outside and I had a noodle to help me with my buoyancy with luminous yellow floats on each end making us clearly visible.

Please! If you are going to be responsible for operating any kind of vessel in the sea, follow the safety precautions to avoid a fatal accident. Next time it may be you who is the victim of total disregard and irresponsibility.

NOT AMUSED

Sandys