Pembroke slipway closed due to jet-ski incident

THE closure of a popular beach slipway to prevent jet-skiers using the bay was welcomed by beachgoers yesterday.

It is believed that an earlier incident involving a jet-skier on the slipway at Pembroke prompted the Environment Department to fence it off.

Signs have now been put up stating that it is shut until further notice to ensure public safety.

Regular beach user Ann Cluett, 60, said the slipway should have been closed sooner because irresponsible use by some jet-skiers was putting the lives of children at risk.

Mrs Cluett said she had no objections to the jet-skiers using the beach, but they should abide by the rules.

'They should come down, drop off the jet-ski and then take the vehicle back up the beach.'

Windsurfer Pip Orchard, 18, (pictured) said the slip closure was annoying.

Guernsey Jet-Ski Association president Jason Smith said members did not use the slipway because of safety concerns.

'Even though we could use it, we don't because of the safety aspect.'