Thrill craft operators fined for Waianae Small Boat Harbor violations
Two thrill craft operators have been fined $300 fine each and ordered not to operate their vessels for 30 days after they were caught operating personal watercraft within Waianae Small Boat Harbor in August.
A Waianae District Court judge fined Tai Vandyke of Paia, Maui,, an employee of Volcom, Inc.; and Abraham Wills of Waianae, a city lifeguard, on Oct. 14.
The pair also were cited for operating personal watercraft without possessing required certifications and navigation lights.
A Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement officer observed both individuals operating their jet skis within Waianae Small Boat Harbor on Aug. 28.