A motorboat owner has been fined nearly £12,000 after colliding with a swimmer off Sandbanks beach. He was doing speeds of up to 35mph just 230ft from the shore along the stretch of coastline at the entrance to Poole Harbour, Dorset. After narrowly missing one swimmer, Jeffs slowed down to change a helm but struck another swimmer at lower speeds, causing a minor injury and 'considerable distress'. The incident was reported to the Poole Harbour Master who carried out an investigation with Dorset Police. Harbour master Harry Gregory said: 'Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC) will continue to educate harbour users of their duty of care and raise awareness of the byelaws put in place to protect harbour users, wildlife and property.

Source: Daily Mail March 22, 2026 15:44 UTC