Jet skis banned at many beaches
In a three-column, full-page announcement, the Ministry of Tourism prohibited the use of jet skis at most of the nation?s beaches. The basic concern of the authorities is the safety of swimmers at the beaches. As a result, jet skis will not be permitted at Boca Chica, Playa Caribe, Guayacanes, Juan Dolio, Villa del Mar, La Romana, Isla Catalina, Bayahibe, Boca de Chavon, Dominicus, Isla Saona, all the hotel area from Punta Cana to Boca de Maimon, Macao, Punta Palmilla (Samana), Cayo Levantado (Bacardi Island), Las Terrenas from Moron Beach to Cozon Beach, Matancitas and Gringo Beach, Caleton (Rio San Juan), Playa Grande, Breton Beach, El Caliche, Diamante, Magnate Beach, Cabarete, Sosua, Playa Dorada, Costambar, Cofresi, Long Beach, Poza del Castillo, (Puerto Plata), Luperon, El Morro, Estero Balsa,(Montecristi), Najayo Beach, Palenque, Monte Rio (Azua), Salinas de Bani, San Rafael, Los Patos (Barahona) and Bahia de las Aguilas (Pedernales). One paragraph of the announcement reads: ?Contrary to the above prohibitions, jet skis will be permitted within the prescribed areas at the following places:
Playa La Caleta in La Romana, Playa de Bani and Playa Salinas, from Monday to Thursday, except on holidays.
Playa de Bani and Playa de Andres, Boca Chica from Club Nautico to the Port of Boca Chica.
Boca de Yuma and from Boca de Maimon to Sabana de la Mar.
from Sanchez to Arroyo Barril in Samana.
Monte Cristi Beach, Buen Hombre beach, and from Club Nautico to the naval station at Punta Rucia, except in front of the naval station and in front of the fishing station.
Maimon Beach in Puerto Plata, at one kilometer out from the beach on either side of the naval detachment post.
The ban measure will be in effect until the ministry can meet with the private sector to establish definite limits for the use of recreational water vehicles.