Jetpack,
In terms of jetskis and access. Up north is probably different. Along the St. Pete beaches, jet skis are not allowed in the swim areas and not allowed to beach themselves (except at rental sites). Kiters, on the other hand, can go wherever they want. I hope we maintain as much access as we have now.
It is because of the disparity b/n jet ski and kiter access privileges that I worry about our access being limited in the future. I am actually very surprised that SPB hasn't insisted that kiters follow the same rules that the jet skiers follow. I don't want them to, just surprised. Many of us just want to maintain access... that's good
The problem is (think about jet skis for a moment... what came to mind!!??)
a few bad apples stick out in people's minds when it comes to impressions. Given that, maintaining access can be a tricky scenario.