I found the article by
Allan Richards (NABO slams CaRT's T&C's ) to be a good warning to
all boat owners.
Draconian and disproportionate.
I had hoped that the
furore over towpath evictions conducted by CaRT and the resulting bad
publicity was a thing of the past. However, the latest iteration of
guidelines (for boaters without a home mooring) seemingly intended as
an act changing addendum to Primary Legislation, that has worked
flawlessly for 20 years, beggars belief. Changes that seem hell bent on
creating a culture where further towpath evictions can be threatened as a
consequence. No boater will be exempt from such draconian and
disproportionate actions. Many like me will feel that I am only agreeing to the
terms and conditions under duress.
Some good news
There is only one item
of good news. NABO's unequivocal no nonsense repudiation of the
changes being made. This is a sign that there is at long last a strong
boaters association. One who will represent all boaters without fear or favour.
NABO is certainly a good association for all boat owners (either those with
or without a mooring - live aboard or leisure) to become members of.
Failing memory
There are associations
that have forgotten their history and jumped into bed with the trust.
I can't help but feel sorry for their older members who will remember their once proud
history that has been usurped. The old grandees must be revolving at high speed in their
graves.
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