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