As I said!!!

There is a sport using PWC's that will go in very high seas to jump waves, it is fun to go outside the reef, I have done it and know of others that have done the same, in some ways it is safer outside the reef because there is less boat traffic and tourist that like to swim too far of shore. Give them a break, anything that will make the tourist stay here more enjoyable should be encourage, not put down before all the facts are known.

Mcplus, as a few are aware, there is the adventure of 'extreme PWCrafting', and there are experts at dropping/plucking surfers from the waves. How many tourists do you think will come and stay on San Pedro, just to take advantage of this extreme sport? Would you put just anyone with a driver's licence on your PWC, outside the reef?

I dunno, yes, perhaps it is too early to be making judgements on how this business will go. With imagination open, what shall we see? A bunch of cowboy tourists being boated outside the reef and then set upon the bucking PWC's in a float surrounded corral. Yeeehaaaaaw!

I have been informed that my views are inconsistent with the master plan for AC. We have ATVs roaring over the island and in an effort to provide everything for every tourist, jet skies roaring over the sea is a must. It was pointed out to me that the additional sounds of the jet skies will enhance the diving experience by providing the extra sounds needed to help eliminate the complaints of some divers that diving in Belize is too quiet with only the sound of bubbles.
Therefore, after being further enlightened, I commend this venture as one more effort to keep Belize from being unique in offering ecotourism, diving and fishing. After all, if Belize does not actively compete with all other tourists destinations in offering everything to everyone, it will surely not survive in this industry.
After all, where would the country be without the infusion of these people coming to start these businesses and then supporting the local charities and fund raisers? Blessed are we and ever grateful.

If you've rescued people who did risky things they were warned about and then listened to them complain about the results .....
Probably you are either the parent of a teenager or you are a long-term resident of Ambergris Caye.

Seriously ....... PWC outside the reef is one thing - but getting back inside the reef is another. Kinda like flying - it's the landings that can kill you.

I would like to add that Retired sounds like a very nice person, and San Pedro benefits greatly by the presence of good people. We just want to see nice people stay safe and not go broke. Sometimes we sound impatient and cynical when we dish out advice, but generally speaking this advice comes from a sincere concern for all involved.

PS: another advantage to these type ventures is it will keep Belize in the forefront of Herman Wouk’s sequel.

Well said Diane. Though some of us sound like meanies, it is probably because we don't want anyone hurt, and that also includes the good people that want to start business' or in this case, a PWC business.

I'm trying to think of something positive...serious ......hummm.........uaaaa........hummmmmmmmmmm.
Well i guess not!
nevermind.

Retired, I'm trying to be real. This is a tough business to take on, there are so many obstacles for any kinda business on the water and the jet ski business has a long history of crash and burn here on the island. Don't ruin your retirement, ditch this idea fast and try something different.

Just a word of advice to review the boat captain's license requirements for boat captains / operating motorized watercraft in Belize. I can tell you that the mini speedboat business (Funtasea located on the FIDO's dock) has operated under very strict guidelines (distance requirements from the licensed tour guide boat, speed limits, path approvals, driver age, etc) by the coast guard and has authorization to allow tourists to drive their own boats for the past 4-5 years.

That being said, I am not clear how the jet ski's business or your watersports business would be interpreted by the coast guard relative to safety, but I would hope it would be enforced similarly.