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Apr 9, 2016 18:06:16 GMT
Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2016 18:06:16 GMT
I agree that what happens in London is going to be important for the future of the waterways. But the network does go all over the country. It seems every time I post an opinion on cwdf that differs to the group meme on there it gets removed. Its always theo who tells me off for some reason. Regards kris I have been under Moderator Approval for weeks,I asked Dan publicly on here why? and nothing! Its been more comical watching than anything else.
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Apr 10, 2016 8:45:44 GMT
Post by Higgs on Apr 10, 2016 8:45:44 GMT
I don't disagree with anything you say in this post other than "find leverage." In my experience you don't find leverage you make it. Oh and a few too many words for a dyslexic too take in at one go( but that's my problem) Regards kris Ps the fact I think it's important to remember in regards too the NAA is that Crt need the boats to stay in the marinas . They just couldn't cope if significant numbers decided not to moor off line.
Put another way, the leverage is there, it isn't accessible as leverage. It's inside a cage and the lock needs picking. I try not to use too many words, for the most part, but sometimes it is necessary. I make relatively few posts. I think about the points that other posters have made. While I'm at work and can't get to a laptop, I'll be trying to form an answer, if I'm engaged in a topic. It's usually the spontaneous answers that are short.
I also prefer to break the posts into paragraphs of bite-sized proportions.
On your final point, about CRT wanting boats to stay in marinas. And, I'm afraid this is turning into a long post. There is another way of looking at CRT's needing boats to stay in marinas scenario. That would imply CRT to be manipulating the situation to favour their inadequacies. To suggest that a provider should want to ration anyone's use of the canal is not on. If such a situation was acceptable, no doubt, it should be reflected in a reduced licence fee and, restrictive use of the service advertised and explained.
If CRT do not want people on the canal, then, CRT are a complete waste of space. Have you ever heard Network Rail trying to put its customers off using their infrastructure. CRT and Network Rail have what is called a 'Natural Monopoly'. Like the National Grid have, and BT also. If Network Rail could charge its customers for no use of their service they would, but most people, except CRT and some members of CWDF), think that is unethical.
Finally, phew!
The fact that boaters have to pay for CRT's service, no matter what, even when they are not legally obliged to pay for it, CRT use pushing boaters into marinas as a tool. Knowing they are still being paid, CRT lose no money. This practice would be pointless, if boaters only paid for a licence where they are legally obliged to do so; a marina isn't one of those places. Therefore, CRT would lose money if they continued to use marinas as a tool. The incentive would make tempting people onto the canal the only way to attract licence revenue.
This would introduce some real competition into the system. Handing money on a plate to someone does not encourage competition, it encourages exploitation.
I could go on, but I'll stop there.
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Apr 11, 2016 10:36:47 GMT
Post by loafer on Apr 11, 2016 10:36:47 GMT
CRT should pay us to use the canals, we are part of the attraction. I bet Lewis Hamilton doesn't have to pay to drive round Silverstone. I'll bet good money that he'd have to pay to drive around the canals though!
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Apr 13, 2016 20:54:01 GMT
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Post by kris on Apr 13, 2016 20:54:01 GMT
Anyway back on topic, nobody has pursuaded me that Crt is anything but a property company disguised as a charity! They are not alone in this, but they are the one I'm concerned with .
Regards kris
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Apr 20, 2016 11:49:58 GMT
Post by angryman on Apr 20, 2016 11:49:58 GMT
I agree with an awful lot of what has already been said with regard to the attitude of CaRT to Constant Cruisers. However I believe that one of the main drivers has been missed, that is their wish to increase the holiday trade. The income generated by holiday fleets is significantly greater than that from private owners. Unfortunately as far as CaRT are concerned there are two problems that have to be overcome. The first is that investors can see that for additional holliday boats to operate successfully there needs to be greater provision for mooring in popular areas. To address this many 48 hour mooring limits have been introduced in the hope that 14 day movers will find such sites unattractive. The second is that the resultant congestion of adding significant numbers of hire fleets would make such boating holidays even less attractive than many people already find them.
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Apr 20, 2016 11:53:31 GMT
Post by Albion on Apr 20, 2016 11:53:31 GMT
I tell ya! It's Sally Ash. She wants them tarmaced over so she can get her Lycra kit on! Sponsor Sally to cycle to Brussels (airport!!), I say! (oops - missed it!)(damn!): www.justgiving.com/Sally-Ash0Um, wasn't that in 2012? And, as far as I am aware, she left CRT employ a while ago. Roger
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Apr 20, 2016 14:36:49 GMT
Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2016 14:36:49 GMT
I tell ya! It's Sally Ash. She wants them tarmaced over so she can get her Lycra kit on! Sponsor Sally to cycle to Brussels (airport!!), I say! (oops - missed it!)(damn!): www.justgiving.com/Sally-Ash0Um, wasn't that in 2012? And, as far as I am aware, she left CRT employ a while ago. Roger He has a long memory
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May 12, 2016 11:27:58 GMT
Post by Deleted on May 12, 2016 11:27:58 GMT
12 May 2016 CANAL & RIVER TRUST 2016 NATIONAL BOAT COUNT SHOWS REDUCTION IN LICENCE EVASION The Canal & River Trust’s annual national boat count shows that licence evasion on its waterways has reduced by 0.2% in the past year to 4.4%, with 95.6% of boats holding up-to-date licences. This is the seventh year the rate has stayed below 5%. The national boat count also paints a picture of the changing numbers of boats across the country. London has seen an increase of just over 400 boats, with numbers in the south west and south east also rising, while other areas reduced by almost the same amount. Mike Grimes, head of boating at Canal & River Trust, said: “I’m pleased that licence evasion continues to remain below 5%. The contribution boaters make to our canals and rivers helps fund their vital upkeep and it’s important for everyone to play their part. I’d like to thank our enforcement team for their sterling work in helping protect the income that goes towards looking after the waterways for the benefit of all boaters. There’s also an important safety aspect: if a boat isn’t licensed we can’t know that it’s safe, which poses a risk for both the boat owner and other boaters. “While evasion has fallen slightly, it is disappointing to see a small minority taking the benefits of boating on the waterways without putting anything back to fund their upkeep. In 2015/16, we had to remove 90 boats from our canals and rivers as they were unlicensed or in breach of our terms and conditions. “The national boat count also suggests that the popularity of boating in places like London is continuing to grow. We can’t, and wouldn’t want, to stop boats visiting but we would encourage all boaters in congested areas to share the space fairly, respect mooring and cruising guidelines and be considerate of their neighbours.” The annual survey was completed in March, with Trust staff identifying boats on waterways across England & Wales. It provides a comprehensive snap-shot of licence evasion, with the information used to support the day-to-day enforcement work carried out by the Trust. ENDS
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