East Coast creek renamed

[DanTribe]

I note that the Crouch Harbour Authority and the Royal Society for Prevention of Birds have laid a buoy in Yokesfleet Creek advising us that it's now called Potton Creek Anchorage.
Could this be a first step in controlling the area?

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

worrying.... I get very nervous anytime the RSPB get involved.

 

[Bru]

I noticed that too when we were there a week or two back.

Not sure what the RSPB connection is though?

 

[FullCircle]

I saw that too. I thought it was completely superfluous.

 

[Bru]

I saw that too. I thought it was completely superfluous.

Ditto

 

[Koeketiene]

I saw that too. I thought it was completely superfluous.

Nevertheless - a good many high level committee meetings will have been required to arrive at this decision.

 

[Gitane]

Is the next step to be a sign saying:-

"This anchorage sponsored by mcdonalds".....or whoever?

Gitane

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

i'd be more concerned about signs saying 'this anchorage no longer available due to cute little birdies nesting nearby'.

 

[DanTribe]

i'd be more concerned about signs saying 'this anchorage no longer available due to cute little birdies nesting nearby'.

My thoughts exactly.
A while ago there was a local press article about how yachtsmen were disturbing seals here, and should be kept away.
Lat year I was challenged by a Goretex warrior asking why I had anchored so close to the shore at Branklet. He then said it was OK, I could stay. Too late I realised I should have told him I didn't need his permission.
I'm not sure that boaters can win in this situation, the wildlife trumps all it seems.

 

[DavidofMersea]

I note that the Crouch Harbour Authority and the Royal Society for Prevention of Birds have laid a buoy in Yokesfleet Creek advising us that it's now called Potton Creek Anchorage.
Could this be a first step in controlling the area?

Is there any significance in Yokesfleet or Potton? Where do these names come from?

 

[surekandoo]

I note that the Crouch Harbour Authority and the Royal Society for Prevention of Birds have laid a buoy in Yokesfleet Creek advising us that it's now called Potton Creek Anchorage.
Could this be a first step in controlling the area?

it's not a buoy it's a tern/cormorant perch!

 

[FullCircle]

it's not a buoy it's a tern/cormorant perch!

easily hit on the way in at night....

 

[Bru]

P'raps somenone ought to, like, maybe, write to the, er, nice harbour master lady person and ask

"What the ****?????"

 

[DanTribe]

It's quite well done but what's it for and it isn't in Potton Creek.
Perhaps the CHA are trying to spend some of the Crossrail bunce?