Jet Skis
Jet skis/PWC’s
If you are using jet skis from Newhaven, you must keep to the speed limits within the harbour and not cause a nuisance to other port users with speed, wash or noise. We would advise Jet Skiing with a reputable company such as Maverick Watersports. If you go on your own please ensure you get training and obey the rules and regulations which are applicable to all other port users, and remember to use the traffic signals correctly.
All Jet Skiers launching into the harbour are strongly recommended to use Simpsons Marine Slipway as the only safe and controlled slip for their entry and exit within the harbour.
All Jet Ski owners must complete a registration form and be on a database compiled and maintained by a joint initiative comprising of the Port Authority, Simpsons Marine and individuals from the Jet Ski community. Jet Skis must be fully insured and registered on the Datatag system.
Failure to comply with the rules will result in:
1st Offence – Verbal warning from Simpson Marine staff/Port Authority staff.
2nd Offence – Verbal warning from Port Authority staff/Harbour Master.
3rd Offence – Written notice from the Harbour Master and you will be barred from the harbour and may face prosecution.
Notwithstanding any of the above, the Harbour Master reserves the right to prosecute any port user if the offence committed warrants such action. This means a summons to the Magistrates Court, following which, a successful prosecution will result in the offender having a criminal record, in addition to a fine. The most serious offences may be dealt with by the MCA and the offender liable to imprisonment.It is strongly recommended that all jet skiers wear floatation devices and carry some form of communication such as a mobile phone or a marine band VHF radio listening on Channel 12.
All Jet Ski users are strongly encouraged to take the RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency Course. The Personal Watercraft Partnership (PWP) is a single point of contact for users, regulators and manufacturers for all issues and queries.
