Launched on the waves at speeds of up to 90 km / h, sometimes very close to the shore and swimming areas, some jet-ski drivers do not hesitate to take risks. For these professional rental companies, the phenomenon of wild rodeos at sea is growing in the bay of Marseille. Like urban rodeos, they also present significant dangers. They slalom between boats or follow in their wake to surf the eddies. They also race each other. The accident can happen very quickly. However, to rent one of these machines, you must have a license or otherwise be supervised by an approved instructor. These machines are not for everyone. But even without having the license, it is not complicated to rent a jet ski. We try the experience with a hidden camera. All it takes is a search on the Internet and 120 euros in cash. With some basic safety instructions, let’s go for an hour at sea. On this launch, several jet-ski rental companies are without authorization. But they don’t seem to be really afraid of law enforcement. In the event of an inspection, we are simply asked to pretend that the machine is on loan from a friend. The wild rental of these machines is developing at full speed in the Marseille region. From now on, the majority of offenses noted by the gendarmes concern driving without a license. In recent weeks, they have been stepping up control operations. But today, the law does not allow law enforcement to seize a jet ski immediately. The highly profitable wilderness rental business therefore has a bright future ahead of it.
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