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Personal watercraft (PWC), and the families who enjoy them, have been prohibited from Biscayne National Park since 2000, while all other types of motorboats have unfettered access. This presents a very serious boating safety hazard, as PWC operators cannot traverse the park via the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). Instead, PWC operators must circumvent the park, which means traveling 10 to 12 miles offshore instead of along the ICW, located approximately 2 miles offshore. For boats 12 feet and under, like PWC, this presents a certain safety risk.
The BOAT Biscayne Coalition (launched in August 2004 by the (American
Watercraft Association, BlueRibbon
Coalition, and the Personal Watercraft
Industry Association) only wants to correct this boating safety hazard so PWC can navigate the ICW in Biscayne National Park. We appreciate and respect the diverse and ecologically sensitive areas of Biscayne National Park, places where all motorized boating may not be appropriate. Fortunately, though, PWC have a very shallow draft and no exposed propellers, which mitigates any detrimental impact on these natural resources.
Also see:
Protecting Boater Safety: Restore Personal Watercraft Navigable Access along the Intracoastal Waterway in Biscayne National Park (PDF)
BOAT Biscayne Coalition Founding Members Websites:
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