The Department of Marine and Ports issued a public reminder for boating enthusiasts and personal watercraft owners during the upcoming Non Mariners Race on Sunday.Due to the anticipated heavy marine traffic in the vicinity of Mangrove Bay, residents are reminded of the five-knot no wake zone rule and other restrictions that will be in effect from 10am to 8pm on August 4.A spokesman said: “The ‘five-knot no wake zone’ includes all the waters of Mangrove Bay, Somerset southwest of a line between the Boaz Island Gas Station and the easternmost island at the tip of King’s Point, indicated as the diagonally lined area and the hatched area on the chart.“All mariners transiting the area are required to observe a five-knot speed restriction and operate vessels with absolutely no wake when in this area of Mangrove Bay.“To further enhance public safety and Police operational enforcement efforts, an additional restriction specific to personal water craft or jet skis has also been enacted covering the waters of Mangrove Bay, Somerset southwest of a line between the southern end of Watford Bridge and the easternmost island at the tip of King’s Point.“Personal water craft will be prohibited from entering this inner race area on the day of the race between the hours of 10am and 8pm.”Marine police, reserves and Bermuda Regiment personnel will be on patrol in the Mangrove Bay area throughout the day’s events.Mariners are advised to proceed with “extreme caution when approaching or navigating the race area due to the presence of large numbers of swimmers and numerous boats at anchor and moored together”.A chart showing the restricted areas can be found on the Marine and Ports web site at www.marineandports.bm.