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Guidelines for water skiing
European marine features where the activity takes
place
Codes of practice
National representative body
Water skiing is an increasingly popular sport
in the UK. Estimates suggest 150,000 people water ski on a regular
basis and possibly up to 250,000 participate on a casual basis.
There are currently 10,000 members of the British Water Ski
Federation.
European marine features where the activity
takes place
This activity is generally restricted to large open areas of
open water which have the capacity for supporting larger motorised
craft. Any underwater obstructions such as reefs will be avoided
for safety reasons.
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Likely to occur
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Unlikely to occur
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Estuaries
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ü
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Mud and Sand Flats
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ü (if sufficient water
depth
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Sandbanks
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ü (if sufficient water
depth)
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Inlets and Bays
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ü
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Reefs
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ü
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Lagoons
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ü
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Sea Caves
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ü
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Grey Seal
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ü
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Common Seal
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ü
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Bottlenose Dolphin
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ü
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Codes of practice
Tidelines, 1997 – Available from the Royal
Yachting Association
Navigate with Nature, 1998 – Available from
the British Marine Industries Federation
Numerous Leaflets Available from The British
Water Ski Federation
National representative organisation
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British Water Ski Federation
390 City Road
London EC1V 2QA
Tel: 0171 8332855
Fax: 0171 8375879
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Scottish Water Skiing Association
Rockville
6 Letham Road
Perth
EH8 9JZ
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Characteristics of activity and management
issues associated with water skiing
Summary of potential environmental impacts
associated with water skiing
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