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It was interesting to read speed restrictions will be introduced into Campbeltown Loch.

Does anyone have any more information on this?

Speed restrictions in the Loch have always been in place for any shipping.....just never been enforced before

Kintyre Forum News wrote:Does anyone have any more information on this?

The restrictions have been hi-lighted and will be enforced for the safety of all harbour users. It will only be from the new quay to Dalintober pier. Jet skis, for instance can do 40 knots plus, thats almost 50mph, RIBS can do almost the same, if one of these craft came out of the inner harbour at this speed and hit something, or lost control in these confined areas it would be catastrophic.
Should have been enforced long before now

Just out of curiosity, how on earth/sea can you police this?

WTC wrote:Just out of curiosity, how on earth/sea can you police this?

Almost all small craft entering or launching in the harbour will land at the pier or slip, harbour office overlooks the harbour and cctv is installed which covers the whole harbour. Harbour master can ban the launch or landing of such craft if they contravene the bye-law in the loch and if they don't comply he can contact the coastguard or police for assistance.

It is a very small area of restriction we are talking about and most local users are easily identified, nautical publications will show the speed restrictions and signs locally will identify the area of restriction.

Maybe not right away but hopefully common sense will prevail and it will be accepted by all,

The number of "leisure users" on the loch seems to be on the increase, which I think is great to see. I think the speed restrictions are only fair considering you might have non-powered crafts like kayaks, toppers etc using the same water as those going at high speeds. Restrictions like this are in place in most harbour areas and on many lochs - indeed I know a couple of people who have had more than a telling off for speeding on Loch Lommond! I think on Loch Lommond they are even more strict due to the volume of boats creating waves which cause erosion to the shore.