Tomahawk
Well-known member
The RYA set themselves up as the representative of boating un the UK. One would think that as such they would seek to represent the interests of the boating industry and boaters for the benefit of the boating community. Sadly it seems. not to the the case.
To wit, the Tendring Local Plan (covers Briht lingsea, Walton Backwaters, Harwich and Mistley) 2007 has a land designstion and policy to support the development of waterside access for boating in Brightlingsea. The emerging local plan doesn’t have any such policy.
The RYA sat on their hands and said nothing ... absolutely nothing whatsoever.... on any part of the consultation and in particular failed to comment on the removal of a development brief that supports boating and boat users. By comparison the CPRE and RSPB made extensive comments on behalf of their interests to support their members.
Given there is a screaming shortage of moorings and boatng facilities around the S and E coast and that Brightlingsea in particular is the home of the UKs first sailing rock star in the form of Reg White, I do wonder what the RYA is doing?
To wit, the Tendring Local Plan (covers Briht lingsea, Walton Backwaters, Harwich and Mistley) 2007 has a land designstion and policy to support the development of waterside access for boating in Brightlingsea. The emerging local plan doesn’t have any such policy.
The RYA sat on their hands and said nothing ... absolutely nothing whatsoever.... on any part of the consultation and in particular failed to comment on the removal of a development brief that supports boating and boat users. By comparison the CPRE and RSPB made extensive comments on behalf of their interests to support their members.
Given there is a screaming shortage of moorings and boatng facilities around the S and E coast and that Brightlingsea in particular is the home of the UKs first sailing rock star in the form of Reg White, I do wonder what the RYA is doing?