On 5 Jun 2009, at 09:48, Trevor wrote: > Taking this subject a little further, I understand that BW sometimes > offer 'winter moorings' but I've not had much success sourcing these > yet. Could anybody here who is using one (or has used one in the past) > help me out here with access points and likely costs?
Certainly some chunks of bank on the western end of the K&A were marked off as winter moorings last winter, including some really convenient spots below Bradford-on-Avon Lock. Could their local offices help, I wonder? > Although not cast in stone, I'll be on BW water this year so anywhere > south of a line drawn across the country from about Leicester > downwards > would be my initial aim. ISTR that there are some folk on this list who would not like the words 'Leicester' and 'downwards' to be used in the same sentence, but they'll get over it :-) > I'm also interested in finding out more about the 'Gold' license - but > I've also been singularly unable to find out the cost - all I've > gathered so far is that it runs from January 1st each year, the > same as > the normal Environmental Agency licenses, and that there is no > discount > on either for buying one half way through the year - which is a > pain! :( > > Is there any advantage in buying separate licenses (BW and EA) or > is the > 'Gold' likely to work out less expensive in the longer term? The EA's web site is quite helpful on this matter - try this link for the Thames, for instance: http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/homeandleisure/recreation/ boating/31609.aspx Then do your sums! In the past we've arranged our cruising to some extent to minimise EA charges. But then we are tightwads.... Good luck, Baz
