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UK Personal Watercraft Management: A user perspective

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  • Whitfield, Rebecca
  • Roche, Ronan

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The expansion of Personal Watercraft (PWC) usage around the UK presents unique challenges to organisations responsible for managing coastal areas. This study examines the role of PWC clubs in effecting better management of the sport. Questionnaires and personal interviews with both PWC operators and local authorities were used to gain information on the current UK situation. Within the sample group 73% of participants were also PWC club members. The study suggests changing patterns of PWC usage in the UK, based on the increasing influence of PWC clubs. Coastal managers should be aware of the potential of clubs in conflict resolution.

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  • Whitfield, Rebecca & Roche, Ronan, 2007. "UK Personal Watercraft Management: A user perspective," Marine Policy, Elsevier, vol. 31(4), pages 564-572, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:marpol:v:31:y:2007:i:4:p:564-572
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    1. McAuliffe, Sarah & Potts, Jonathan & Canessa, Rosaline & Baily, Brian, 2014. "Establishing attitudes and perceptions of recreational boat users based in the River Hamble Estuary, UK, towards Marine Conservation Zones," Marine Policy, Elsevier, vol. 45(C), pages 98-107.

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