Laser International: Saving the Sport of Sailing i

Originally posted by 423zero Is there nothing the EU don't think they can meddle in ?  They will be bringing sailing licences in next, no just rocking up at the beach and launching, Sailing clubs will have to have proof you have taken and passed some sort of course, RYA levels will dictate what you are allowed to sail and where, lake and river licences won't count for the sea.

Ha you may jest but the new rules at our lake state you have to have a level 2 sailing certificate to use the lake, that and tripling the membership fee has decimated the membership and the club is in peril of closure.

Originally posted by RossV Originally posted by iGRF Originally posted by 423zero Is there nothing the EU don't think they can meddle in ?  They will be bringing sailing licences in next, no just rocking up at the beach and launching, Sailing clubs will have to have proof you have taken and passed some sort of course, RYA levels will dictate what you are allowed to sail and where, lake and river licences won't count for the sea. Ha you may jest but the new rules at our lake state you have to have a level 2 sailing certificate to use the lake, that and tripling the membership fee has decimated the membership and the club is in peril of closure. Wow, where's that happening? In the UK, are the rules imposed by an insurance company, a local authority or some other entity?

Redoubt Lake Hythe, a new owner or leaseholder, tripled the membership cost, then applied new rules presumably advised by a lawyer for risk avoidance or insurance against third party liability, I have no idea I'm trying not to get involved it's a nightmare. There's been sailing on that lake for forty years and now it's being priced and legislated off the water, back in the day I'd have phoned Edmund Whelan, but who do you call nowadays? Ghostbusters?

Last I heard the new owner who has purchased a new house from the recent development adjacent to the lake, doesn't like the orange colour of the rescue boat spoiling his view so has decided to fill in the breeding pool, to move the boat park and the rescue boat, that's the kind of person you would have to deal with, without being impolite, not something I'm capable of.


Edited by iGRF - 26 Oct 18 at 10:12am

What happens if you refuse to pay the excessive fees ? Rebel go back to original fee add on 2 years reasonable inflation and just pay that, let them take you to court, see if they like negative publicity, if you are going to be forced to disband anyway go out fighting, do a like for like fee comparison with other clubs.

Surely the simple solution is the Laser to still be supplied equipment but offer a choice between LPE and PSA hulls?

Originally posted by By The Lee Surely the simple solution is the Laser to still be supplied equipment but offer a choice between LPE and PSA hulls?