pandroid
Active member
I've sailed past a couple of these offshore farms in Denmark, and they dont seem to cause any issues (admittedly about 10 poles rather than 30), in fact I thought they were rather pretty, and at least you can see 'em. In terms of disturbance, the marina clubhouse at Borkum has one right outside the building, and it didnt keep me awake.
Having sailed past this site last year, I dont think they are as near the Spitway as they might appear on the map. Certainly the existing Met mast is a long way from the Spitway. (Yes - I know the Spitway moves occasionally, but I'm assuming they have done those sums). These things really are on the sandbank,
At the local RYA seminar last year, the RYA seemed to be against them, but they got shouted down by all the locals who thought, on balance, they were a good thing.
Anyone who has kept their boat near to Grain or Kingsnorth power station will know what I mean. The boat gets covered with an oily sludge.
Having sailed past this site last year, I dont think they are as near the Spitway as they might appear on the map. Certainly the existing Met mast is a long way from the Spitway. (Yes - I know the Spitway moves occasionally, but I'm assuming they have done those sums). These things really are on the sandbank,
At the local RYA seminar last year, the RYA seemed to be against them, but they got shouted down by all the locals who thought, on balance, they were a good thing.
Anyone who has kept their boat near to Grain or Kingsnorth power station will know what I mean. The boat gets covered with an oily sludge.