Mallorca speed limit for jet skis and large yachts
18.5 km/h along the coast
The Balearic government is proposing in its draft Coastal Law that the maximum speed of boats over 12 metres in length and jet skis in a one-mile coastal strip should be 18.5 kilometres per hour (10 knots). This is included in the text that the Coastal Ministry will submit for public consultation, according to the head of the department, Juan Manuel Lafuente, who stressed that the speed restriction on the coast aims to make coastal waters “calmer” and safer and to reduce pollution.
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I kayak regularly up and down the coast from Sóller, (Foradada to Cala Tuente) and speeding boats and jetskis are a regular occurrence within metres of the cliffs so I don't know who is going to police this? I was even threaten once by three goons in a RIB for getting too close to a moored superyacht, who weren't above lifting their shirts to flash their Glocks. It would seem Spanish authority ends beyond what you can see from the pier.
I have no doubt jet ski's are a pain to beach goers, but imaging the recent tragedy on the east coast less than a mile off the coast is the main reason.
Les Chase300km would be better.
CompoI have ticked I like, but it may be difficult completely to enforce. Just make sure that these jet skis are 300 plus meters from the shore beaches.
On behalf of what I suspect to be 99% of people who enjoy the sea in the various ways possible, please ban jet skis completely!