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Police are conducting patrols in Penzance to ensure that jet skis users are being safe and sensible.
Two officers from the local police team will patrol the Mounts Bay area after members of the public raised concerns about speedboats in the area.
Devon and Cornwall Police and the Cornwall Council are working with other agencies to ensure that there are safe swimming areas for open water swimmers.
In a Facebook post, Penzance Police said: “In response to concerns raised by various members of the public about the use of jet skis and other speedboats in Mounts Bay.
“Today we have deployed two police officers to patrol the bay. The intention is to interact with users of jet skis or speedboats and encourage them to stay away from swimmers and stay at least 300 meters from the shore “.
He added: “The Devon and Cornwall Police together with the Cornwall Council and other agencies are working to implement safe swimming areas for our open water swimmers, and a registration scheme and code of conduct for jet skis and speedboats.”
“This should be in place by summer 2021. We want everyone to be able to enjoy our beautiful bay, whether they are in the water.”
In June, the RNLI was dispatched by the Coast Guard and Maritime Agency (HM Coastguard) to give advice to jet skiers as they were “too close” to the swimmers.
In a social media post, the crew of the RNLI Penlee lifeboat, who was called to the scene, said: “At 2:35 pm (June 2) the crew pagers rang and a request was received. of the Falmouth Coast Guard Operations Center.
“The volunteer crew of our Atlantic 85 coastal lifeboat, Mollie and Ivor Dent, were asked to cross Mount’s Bay to Marazion and give advice to two skiers traveling too close to shore / beach and swimmers in the water. They were also towing a boat behind them with people on board.
“With a different volunteer crew member in the driver’s seat, Will Treneer (Helm), James Roberts, Amy Smith and Andrew Wood quickly came on the scene and some advice was given.
“The ILB returned to Newlyn at 3:06 pm, where she was washed and prepared for her next service.”
An RNLI spokesperson urged people to consider their behavior.
They said: “We ask all water users to consider their behavior and remember that their choices can put people at risk, including yourself and front-line first responders. Be especially careful in these extraordinary times.”
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