TARPON SPRINGS — According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, two people who were vacationing in Pinellas County were injured this morning when they crashed into each other while riding personal watercraft in the Intracoastal Waterway near Anclote River Park. Both were ejected from their Sea Doo’s. The crash occurred about 10 a.m. in the…
DUNEDIN — A lady in her early forties was injured Saturday morning after two personal watercraft collided near the Dunedin Causeway drawbridge. Though four people were involved in the accident, only the woman in her early forties was taken to Mease Dunedin Hospital. Thankfully all for the riders were wearing their required life jackets. www.trippfirm.com
TAMPA BAY – Coast Guard and Sheriff Officers want boaters to know they will be out in force during the Fourth of July weekend. Every year, reckless boaters — often under the influence of alcohol — cause more than 500 emergency calls in the Bay Area. Dozens of injuries and more than a few deaths…
As summer approaches, more and more boats and personal watercrafts (PWC’s) will be in the Gulf of Mexico, the intercoastal waterways, lakes and rivers enjoying the great outdoors. Therefore, we urge you to “be safe and enjoy the water.” Whether you own your own boat or personal watercraft or you rent a boat or personal…