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I was on Cozumel a month ago; the sargassum is there on the east side and not on the west side. It may not be as bad as last year, but we went later this year than last. In the Gulf north of the Yucatan I saw vast rivers of the stuff from the plane.Heading down to Coz toward the end of August. How’s the sargassum this year?
Charlie, the skipper of the Sea Rose, is an old friend; he used to captain La Graaan Cosa that we fished on for some 20 years until our last trip. Both boats are owned by the same person.Lightning strike kills engine: Cozumel tourist vessel with 13 on board rescued by Navy - Riviera Maya News
Cozumel, Q.R. -- A Cozumel tourist fishing boat hit by lightning Friday afternoon required assistance from the Navy.riviera-maya-news.com
Heading down to Coz toward the end of August. How’s the sargassum this year?
I understand the thinking on this but doubt it will be effective. I suspect the enforcement will be selective, making it ineffective for crime prevention, but a great source for income by selective enforcement for bribes. I also wonder how it will workout with rentals.This is a little extreme in my opinion.
And if I were to commit a crime, the first thing I would do is steal someone's vest and helmet.
State passes new Mobility law: Numbered vest, helmet and plate mandatory for motorcycles - Riviera Maya News
Riviera Maya, Q.R. -- Hundreds of motorcycle drivers gathered across the state Wednesday night in protest of new passed laws.riviera-maya-news.com
And increased traffic $tops for out-of-state/out-of-country tourists who ride their own motorcycle into QR, without a vest & helmet that match the license plate.I understand the thinking on this but doubt it will be effective. I suspect the enforcement will be selective, making it ineffective for crime prevention, but a great source for income by selective enforcement for bribes. I also wonder how it will workout with rentals.