oldgit
Well-Known Member
its all down to DEPTH DEPTH DEPTH and a few rings pretty please !
For those of us who like to enjoy a variety of types of moorings on old Father Thames , it is to be welcomed that the local council is becoming aware that the quality of river moorings can be a real attraction for boaters ..
Henley is probably more aware than most towns of the cash that any river can generate, it could be a 365 day a year asset as opposed to a rather elitist fortnight .
It would be shame if the moorings gained a reputation as somewhere to be avoided at all costs.
Maidstone BC has finally woken up to the fact its river frontage could generate cash and has spent money regenerating the moorings and tidying up the place.
The Medway Towns are also in the middle of a long term effort to provide easy access to and from the river, to tidy up the area and to promote activities involving the water.
It does help if your local MP runs a small boatyard and some councillors have boats.
Rochester Cruising Club have long courted the local powers that be and treat the Mayor/Mayoress and their gang to day out on the river every year, including "refreshments".
What does your area do to snuggle up to the people with the power to do something, snipe from the sidelines perhaps ?
Although much doom and gloom is expressed regards boating, things are looking up.
For those of us who like to enjoy a variety of types of moorings on old Father Thames , it is to be welcomed that the local council is becoming aware that the quality of river moorings can be a real attraction for boaters ..
Henley is probably more aware than most towns of the cash that any river can generate, it could be a 365 day a year asset as opposed to a rather elitist fortnight .
It would be shame if the moorings gained a reputation as somewhere to be avoided at all costs.
Maidstone BC has finally woken up to the fact its river frontage could generate cash and has spent money regenerating the moorings and tidying up the place.
The Medway Towns are also in the middle of a long term effort to provide easy access to and from the river, to tidy up the area and to promote activities involving the water.
It does help if your local MP runs a small boatyard and some councillors have boats.
Rochester Cruising Club have long courted the local powers that be and treat the Mayor/Mayoress and their gang to day out on the river every year, including "refreshments".
What does your area do to snuggle up to the people with the power to do something, snipe from the sidelines perhaps ?
Although much doom and gloom is expressed regards boating, things are looking up.
