Liz Truss, MP for South West Norfolk, has been appointed Environment Secretary in the re-shuffle. She has a keen interest in flooding and will lead the government's response to last winter's disasters. Responsibility for the MMO, NE, EA and the fishing IFCAs come within her department. She will be ultimately responsible for the designation of … Continue reading New Defra Minister
New Cowes Harbour restrictions
The following guidance has been received from Cowes Harbour "A breakwater Exclusion Zone marked by IALA buoyage will be established off Cowes during the construction period from May 2014 and will vary in size and shape from time to time. Boats, whether racing or preparing to race or have finished racing and in whatever direction … Continue reading New Cowes Harbour restrictions
The new IPCC report.
The new report from the International Panel on Climate Change substantially confirms previous findings. Full details are available here. You can read the summary here.There is no disagreement among the authors about the confidence of the predictions. Only one dissenting author expressed disappointment at the lack of emphasis on mitigation and adaptation. There is no … Continue reading The new IPCC report.
MCZ developments in the Solent
Four Solent MCZ being considered for designation by 2015. On 24th February 2014, Defra announced that four Solent rMCZs are being considered for designation by the end of 2015. Further scientific research and assessment is being carried out. The research will underpin future management measures which will be specific to each MCZ. SPS will be … Continue reading MCZ developments in the Solent
Capsized by a breaking wave
Not in the Solent, but a really alarming demonstration of how a small wave can capsize a yacht, have a look at this VIDEO picked up the RSS feed on our Solent Now page.
Red Funnel Southampton terminal could relocate
Some clever digging by "On The Wight" has revealed a possible relocation for the Red Funnel ferries terminal in Southampton (if the Royal Pier redevelpment proceeds).. For more information click here
Our views of the Folly development discussed
The Scuttlebutt Forum run by Yachting and Boating weekly is very active, but can be of variable quality. It is therefore good to see that a discussion of our blog about the redevelopment of the Folly has attracted a wide variety of thoughtful comment. Over 500 people have viewed the item about the Folly.
Trinity House Quincentenary
SPS is pleased to promote this event organised by the Association of Lighthouse Keepers. (in 2013 we gave them a conservation award for their new lighthouse museum in Hurst Castle) v:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} Normal 0 false false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; … Continue reading Trinity House Quincentenary
Redevelopment at the Folly
Redevelopment of the river bank in the vicinity of the Folly Inn, a popular spot for visitors on the River Medina above Cowes on the Isle of Wight is overdue. A planning application has been made, and Solent Protection society has made the following submission. TCP/01419/U - P/00102/14 Folly Works Folly Lane East Cowes Isle … Continue reading Redevelopment at the Folly
RYA challenges government approach to MCZ evidence
RYA have released a statement that claims government is paying insufficient attention to social and economic factors when considering proposed MCZ designations. In the Solent, the candidate sites for the second tranche of designations would cover much of the northern shoreline of the Isle of Wight, from Bembridge to the Needles
Solent Protection Society 