15 November 2009
All Wetbike & Jet skiers

You might find this info helps you with the Wetbike Annual Survey.

In future you will be required to do an annual boat inspection COF (Certificate of Fitness)
I have obtained the following information for the required equipment from Commercial Marine (024 294 1957)
The info below is as per my invoice when I purchased my equipment on 14 November 2009 (prices might change).

The safety equipment required for a JETSKI survey is as follows:

1. Buoyancy aid of appropriate size with whistle for each person on board (Lifejacket) - R320
2. Pencil flare set with 6 flares (valid for 3 years) – R445
3. Hand held smoke marker (valid for 3 years) – R175
4. ID sheet (Orange) - R25
5. Capsize tow / Tow rope which can be 10 meters of 7mm ski rope - R15
6. Drogue Anchor with 15ft of rope – R195
7. Emergency blanket x 2 – R25.60
8. Dry bag (which all equipment is stored in) – R129
9. First Aid kit – R87.21

The total cost for all items above is R1 404.01 inclusive of vat.

The COF
If you are a member of the Port St Francis Ski Boat & Yacht Club Chris Hattingh (083 310 8120) can do the survey. He will charge R250 and will issue you with a PSF number. If you are not a member of the club he can still do the inspection but will charge you R400 and will issue you with a SRE number. This number must be displayed on your craft. The printing of this number can be done by Brett Firth (082 575 4868). For the printing of the numbers Brett charges R85 for the boat and R65 for the trailer

Concerns Regarding Jetskis on the Kromme River

REPORT BACK ON KROMME JOINT RIVER COMMITTEE MEETING

HELD ON THE 10 TH SEPTEMBER 2009

Colin Beckley and John Robson attended the above meeting representing the Jet Ski Club and the SFBRHA. The committee thanked them for their promptness in forming a club for Jet ski owners, together with a consititution and set of rules.

They, however, had a few misgivings.

1. Law enforcement.
They felt that at least three police officers were needed to patrol the river. Craft for the additional officers would also be a problem. Mr. Frank Silberbauer would get in touch with the Council in this regard and he would be forming a sub-committee to look into these problems.

2. Identification.
After registration all jet skis will have a number that will be as clear as those on any other craft.

3. The interpretation of traversing.
To John Robson’s knowledge, traversing means you may go from point A to point B by the shortest possible route. This means no circling i.e. doing donuts on the way.

4. Evidence
From past experience we feel that Mr. Hein Cornelissen would have to advise us on exactly what evidence he would need to be able to prosecute an offender.

5. The legal status of the Jet Ski Club.
The Jet ski Club is affiliated the St Francis Bay Skiboat and Yacht Club, their constitution and rules were ratified by this body. The St Francis Bay Skiboat and Yacht Club is in turn affiliated to SAMSA.

6. Speed limits
Our suggestion is 35 kpm on the river.

7. Environment
Rod Phillips handed in a copy of an article that was written by Ben Pretorius together with a two page list of queries on the rules and constitution. (see attached).

Newspaper Report

Follow up letter – Proposal to have jetskis reinstated on the Kromme River

4 August 2009

Dear Lorraine

Please confirm that you have forwarded the application as submitted by the Jetski Club to you on the 19 February 2009 to the Kromme Joint River Committee.

At the last meeting the chairman said that he has not received it as yet.

I have re-attached the application for your easy reference if this has not been attended to.

Regards
Colin
St Francis Bay Riparian HOA