May 9th ushers in the annual Salt Cay Community Pay Back Festival on Salt Cay. As this is a large festival enjoyed by many from across the islands, the Department of Environment & Maritime Affairs would like to take this opportunity to remind all those that will be attending of the following safety precautions:
- Safety first! Please consider your safety and that of those around you.
- Do not overload vessels when moving between islands, to reach the event;
- Please do not drink alcohol and handle a vessel as this puts you, those on your vessel and others in the water at serious risk;
- Ensure that all passengers aboard your vessel are wearing life jackets while on the vessel;
- Operate at a safe speed at all times;
- Be respectful of buoys and other navigational aids, there to ensure your own safety.
DEMA ask that for your safety, as well of those in your vessel and in the water, that you adhere to these basic boating rules to ensure a safe and satisfactory day at the Festival.