Boaters who offer excursions often invite their customers to swim with dolphins or admire whales, but do not respect the laws in force. Other boaters go even further, sometimes offering to swim with the whales, which is forbidden. Lindsay Morvan, Director of the Tourism Authority, recently indicated that the laws will soon be reviewed. The aim is to bring order to this sector.
Regarding the drowning off Ile-aux-Bénitiers on Saturday, November 4. Its director, Lindsay Morvan, has issued a stern warning against boaters who disregard boating safety regulations.
According to reports, the skipper has failed to distribute life jackets. The skipper is now facing a provisional manslaughter charge.
Lindsay Morvan asserts that the Tourism Authority will be uncompromising. Offenders risk having their boating licenses revoked.
