More seaplanes

[Boz]

An article in this morning's Times referring to a passenger service between London and Osea island. I can't seem to post the link, but it's worth a read......

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/busin...e?shareToken=1d8dfc87d3fc0a267496ea255e4d3997

 

[ex-Gladys]

Perhaps than can land in Salcott at low tide

 

[nortonmotors]

"an island resort 20 minutes away off Essex"?
Not my idea of an island resort, and it's not off Essex - it's in Essex.
I suppose, if permission is granted, that'll mean a pontoon for the plane to moor against.

 

[omega2]

"an island resort 20 minutes away off Essex"?
Not my idea of an island resort, and it's not off Essex - it's in Essex.
I suppose, if permission is granted, that'll mean a pontoon for the plane to moor against.

Or a real amfib like a walrus!!

 

[stevebrassett]

"an island resort 20 minutes away off Essex"?
Not my idea of an island resort, and it's not off Essex - it's in Essex.
I suppose, if permission is granted, that'll mean a pontoon for the plane to moor against.

Will they restrict sailing in the area for it to take off and land? I presume so.

The Blackwater is not that big.

 

[Leighb]

Will they restrict sailing in the area for it to take off and land? I presume so.

The Blackwater is not that big.

I don't believe that "they" can restrict our right to navigation. In the Collison Rules seaplanes are obliged to check that their landing/take off area is clear before they can proceed. Given the general yachting activity in the Blackwater it could be difficult for them to operate I would think, but of course money talks!! Is this the same owner of Osea who illegally dumped a load of rubble along the Causeway in a cavalier fashion and caused a hazard to navigation?

 

[TangaraToo]

I quite like the idea of a seaplane operating in the area. Something else to watch

 

[michael_w]

Having sailed in Charlotte Amilie Harbor, where the seaplanes operate with the regularity of buses, I doubt it will be a problem. When coming into land, they usually make a low pass over the designated operating area. They also wait untill it's clear before taking off.

Only problem I can foresee is Sir Flogger Round-Course yelling ' I'm wacing!' or Mr MAB, not keeping his eyes open as he sails slowly along.