> > It could indeed be argued, but it would be wrong. See > http://www.dft.gov.uk/consultations/open/exceptionfromalcohol/annexa- dra > ftshippingalcoho1.pdf > > The exemption would apply if the ship (as the regulations term it) has > (a) a length overall less than 7 metres; and > (b) a maximum design speed not exceeding 7 knots > > So to be exempted you have to meet BOTH criteria - i.e. be less than 7 m > long and a design speed less than or equal to 7 knots. If you meet one > criterion but not the other, you are not exempted from the limit. You > may or may not think that is reasonable, but that is what the proposed > regulations say! > > Also, concepts of the average narrow canal and actual speed of travel > are irrelevant. As drafted the regulations would apply in all waters. > The speed criterion is the design speed of the craft, not of the > waterway it is used on. Design speed is a rather imprecise concept for a > typical narrowboat, but I imagine some of the overengined craft we see > on the cut these days could probably manage a good 7 knots given some > open water. >
Ah ! the word "design" did not feature in the torygraph report . Thanks for the carification. Looks like we will just have to stick to the yardarm guideline more strictly ! Regards Pete www.thecanalshop.com
