oldgit
Well-Known Member
Its all over now
The chances of any substantial extra funds being spent on improvements to your particular waterway are just about zero from here on in.Time to make the most of the existing advantages that you have at the moment over every other navigation in the UK.
The 600 quid or whatever is levied on an average boat gets you 180 miles of safe sheltered water on some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK,with a lock keeper to wipe your bum round every corner and more moorings than you shake a mooring spike at.
Suspect that the EA or whatever merely have to provide the channel in which to navigate,if you want some more water near your favorite bit of bank ,best bring a shovel and a snorkel.
Me personally,have no problem at all,if money is spent providing access to the river for those who do not have the mobility or funding to enjoy the river as I do.
The cost of a private marina berth has nothing to do with money spent on the river,it is purely a reflection of the number of people desiring berths and the ability of private enterprise to supply that demand and make a profit.
For £12 quid a week,or two gallons of petrol you have an absolute $%*&$ bargain.
The chances of any substantial extra funds being spent on improvements to your particular waterway are just about zero from here on in.Time to make the most of the existing advantages that you have at the moment over every other navigation in the UK.
The 600 quid or whatever is levied on an average boat gets you 180 miles of safe sheltered water on some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK,with a lock keeper to wipe your bum round every corner and more moorings than you shake a mooring spike at.
Suspect that the EA or whatever merely have to provide the channel in which to navigate,if you want some more water near your favorite bit of bank ,best bring a shovel and a snorkel.
Me personally,have no problem at all,if money is spent providing access to the river for those who do not have the mobility or funding to enjoy the river as I do.
The cost of a private marina berth has nothing to do with money spent on the river,it is purely a reflection of the number of people desiring berths and the ability of private enterprise to supply that demand and make a profit.
For £12 quid a week,or two gallons of petrol you have an absolute $%*&$ bargain.
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