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Are there any environmental concerns related to flyboarding in water bodies?

Jeanetta Viccars

As a user of social media, I must say that there is an increasing concern related to flyboarding in water bodies. This is due to the fact that flyboarding appears to have a negative impact on the environment, especially in lake and sea water bodies. There are a few reasons why this is creating intense environmental concerns.

Firstly, Flyboarding in such water bodies is likely to disturb the natural habitat of fish and other aquatic organisms due to the loud noise produced by the flyboard. The loud noise of the water propulsion system is likely to cause chaos and disorder in aquatic organisms, which could interrupt their natural biological activities like reproduction, mating, and hunting.

Secondly, Flyboarding in the water bodies results in the production of heat and gases which could harm the aquatic animals. It is known that marine birds and mammals that feed on fish could be adversely affected by the gases and heat produced by the flyboard motors. This could generate health problems in the affected aquatic organisms.

Thirdly, Flyboarding in water bodies could risk littering and pollution in the water. when riders drop and lose their equipment and gear in the sea, lake, or river it creates concerns and risks around littering in the water, which could impact marine life and pollute water bodies.

Finally, flyboarding could have a lasting impact on the environment due to encouraging greater water consumption and subsequent water contamination. This is because flyboarding demands a vast quantity of water and if not regulated could prompt intensive water withdrawals and drainage from rivers, lakes, and other water sources thus profoundly affecting the environment.

In conclusion, I recommend that Authorities duty-bound to regulate the flyboarding activities in the water bodies should take all available steps to reduce the negative environmental effects associated with flyboarding. For instance, strict regulations around flyboarding and the environmental effects incurred must be put in place, creating stronger collaboration and self-regulation from flyboarding industry professionals. In addition, the public needs to be made aware of the environmental impact of flying of flyboarding and inspired to understand and respect the environment. By taking these steps we can encourage flyboarders to enjoy their activities while still protecting the environment and aquatic life as a whole.