Water Ski Area
HM Rules Description of Area WS Permit Application Form Return to Leisure Page |
A permit is required for water skiing inside the harbour; it can be
obtained from the Harbour Office. Current costs are
fortnightly £50, weekly £30,
daily £10 and
annually £100.
The designated water ski area is in the Wareham Channel and is approximately 2000 metres long and varies in width between 300 metres and 600 metres. The area is marked by blue and white stakes and notice boards. Water skiers are exempt from the speed limit when operating within this area. Water skiing boats must have a minimum of two people in the boat, one of whom acts as a lookout astern. Boats should circuit the area in an anti-clockwise direction and avoid getting too close to each other. Water skiing may take place anywhere outside the harbour to seaward of the 5 knots yellow buoy markers off the beaches. Follow the Code of Safe Practice for Water Skiers issued with every permit. See http://www.britishwaterski.co.uk.
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