An interesting video of a pleasant walk - retweeted by Weston Shore friends
Newtown, a magical harbour
Newtown is a natural creek penetrating the Isle of Wight between Cowes and Yarmouth. It is one of the few places in the Solent where anchoring is easy and sheltered in all wind directions. The National Trust own the whole area, and it has never been designated as a statutory harbour. Legal Challenge Some years … Continue reading Newtown, a magical harbour
Cowes pressed to keep Classic Boat Museum
The Isle of Wight County Press have reported as follows "EAST Cowes must ensure its popular Classic Boat Museum is retained in the town when the long-expected redevelopment of its waterfront site goes ahead, campaigners have urged." Click here to see the full report Solent Protection Society awarded the Classic Boat Museum its Conservation Award … Continue reading Cowes pressed to keep Classic Boat Museum
Cowes Classic Boat Week, July
Excellent video of classic boat week at Cowes (6-13 July) There are many more videos of this event that you can watch. They should be listed to the right of this video when you are in You Tube.
Sussex Police arrest Balcombe oil drill protesters
As we predicted, the 'fracking' argument has reached our area (well, very close in Sussex). Even though Cuadrilla claim to be drilling for oil, the anti-fracking community have mounted a major protest - an example of the power of social media. We do not take sides. Make your own judgment. Here is the BBC account
Important red diesel announcement
The RYA and BMF have been collaborating with HM Revenue and Customs to prepare a challenge to the EU commission regarding the use of red diesel by leisure craft. For more detail, read the RYA report.
Two Island beaches to take part in national trial
lOW Council are cooperating with the Environment Agency in a trial to predict short term pollution on beaches at Shanklin and Cowes. Click here to read more.
Housing on the Thorneycroft site
BBC report that the Centenary Quay project in Woolston will add 'build to rent' accommodation, and has been welcomed by politicians. There seems to be little provision for sea access.
Southampton rated number one UK port
A report in the Daily Echo shows Southampton to be the UK number on port in a number of categories, including car trade, cruise ships, and container efficiency
MCZ programme update
RYA have published a useful update regarding the MCZ designation timetable. RYA remains concerned about lack of consultation on management measures
Solent Protection Society 