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The Bermuda Water Safety Council wants to make all Bermuda's waters safer for everyone on the Island.

And that means harbours, beaches and swimming pools will come under the scrutiny of the Council.

Chairman Mr. Mark Selley said the Council wants the public to introduce its own regulations before any Government action is necessary.

He said: "We want everyone who has noticed problems to get in touch so we can look at this in depth.

"We are talking about anything from major worries to minor things that people have noticed which could lead to an implementation of measures to make things safer.

"The idea is to promote courtesy and common sense on waters in and around Bermuda.'' He stressed that courtesy was an important factor with boat owners having no regard for other water users. He said that someone travelling too fast in their boat can make life uncomfortable for other people especially if they are trying to board or disembark from their own craft.

And Mr. Selley reported that lifeguards had reported many cases of young children being left under the control of other "minors'' on the beach.

He said: "They should never be left in control of other minors there should always be an adult around. We have heard of many cases of children getting into trouble because they are not correctly supervised.

"Lifeguards on Horseshoe Bay and John Smith's Bay have to save lives without having to be baby-sitters as well.'' Anyone with any ideas which could help the Water Safety Council can write to Mr. Selley at 4, Keith Hall Road, Warwick WK 06.

Mr. Mark Selley.