Following your input after reading the Marina Spring Newsletter, Doug and I met Adam and Kenny today.

1. Antifouling.

Following representation from the BHA regarding the practicality and timing on the proposed new antifouling rules, the Marina agreed to defer implementation until it had consulted more widely with Berth Holders. BHA agrees that a safe and practical means of enabling hulls to be fully antifouled before launch is required but that Health and Safety of owners and marina staff is paramount.

Until a new regime is agreed, owners must await clearance from Marina staff to approach the hull whilst being hoisted. Be warned, if we do not cooperate fully with the craning team we can expect more radical means and probably less practical.

2. Hoses.

Following the freeze and a bitter winter the hoses have stagnant water in them and some have even spent time in the sea... very unhealthy. They have all been removed to save any infections. 5 x new hoses are available on the pontoons for our use. We may move them so that we can make them reach our tanks/topsides. We can buy a suitable hose from the marina in 15 m lengths with the correct adaptor for £8 if we wish to avoid the nuisance of moving the marina's hose.

Don't forget the AGM on Monday 28 March at 1930 in PEYC

Frank Pullen
Bosun

I have met with the marina management today and Adam has agreed to give us an update on the marina at the AGM on 22 March. In addition I can report that the water is back on the pontoons but you will have to ensure that the hose is clean by letting water run freely before using the water.


Frank Pullen

Bosun of Forth

The BHA Boat Jumble took place today in the Yacht Club at Port Edgar. There are lots of people to thank including Port Edgar Yacht Club for the accommodation, the Marina for bringing in the furniture, all the sailors who brought in their jumble for sale, the donations that were made and last, but not least, the customers who came with their hard-earned cash to buy their bits and pieces.

The donations and table costs amounted to more than £100 which will be given to South Queensferry RNLI station.

We consider that a really good start and aim to run the same thing again on the last weekend in February next year. Please put it in your diary and start collecting jumble and saving your pennies to spend.

Thank you all.

Frank Pullen
Bosun