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Media Relations Dept.
Police Headquarters
P.O. Box HM 530
Tel: (441) 299-4249/4291/4321
Fax: (441) 299-4322
E-mail: Police Media Relations


 
Date:Tuesday, July 30,2013
Distribution: All Media

‘Non-Mariners Race’ Marine Advisory

In the interest of safety during this year’s ‘Non-Mariners Race’ on Sunday, August 4th, the inshore area of Mangrove Bay extending to King’s Point / RUBiS Boaz Island Service Station has been designated as a 5 knot / no wake zone for all personal water craft.

In addition, the inshore area of Mangrove Bay extending to King’s Point / Watford Bridge ferry stop has been designated as a no Jet Ski zone. [Click map to enlarge].

The Bermuda Police Service Marine Unit will be on patrol during the ‘Non-Mariners Race’ to monitor these areas.

All operators of personal water craft intending to be in the Mangrove Bay, Sandys parish area for the ‘Non-Mariners Race’ are advised to be aware of and comply with these restrictions.

Contravening the 5 knot / no wake zone or the no Jet Ski zone is an offence punishable under the law.


All incidents are under investigation. Police are appealing to members of the public who have witnessed these incidents or may have information pertaining to them to contact their respective Police Station, Police Headquarters at 295-0011 or the confidential Crimestoppers Hotline on 1 (800) 623-8477.

Public & Media Relations Department