The discussion on personal watercraft, commonly known by the trademark Jet Ski, was on the agenda at the group's monthly meeting. Martin's remarks came after several Mid-Cape watercraft dealers objected to the decision not to allow public comment. Instead of just banning something you should be finding ways to manage it. There are lots of riders who are considerate of others, and I admit there are a few bad apples, but this is mass punishment rather than management. Martin objected to a draft bylaw developed by a subcommittee of the regional selectmen's group that recommended a ban on personal watercraft in any waters contiguous with those of the National Seashore.
Personal watercraft are legal vessels.
Yes, they are noisy. Yes, they annoy some people. But I wonder what the Seashore may ask us next. Motorcycles are noisy, too, and there are people who are annoyed by them. Seashore Superintendent Maria Burks said the Interior Department late last year determined which parks could properly allow the boats and which could not.