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The storage of privately owned boats on publicly owned premium waterfront sites will only get more difficult. The Unitary Plan will aggravate this. This however a third way Sailing Academys have been established at a number of clubs, BBYC and RAYC being active examples where sailing from Optimists to Keelboats is offered. This is "pay to sail", turnup with your sailing clothes and everything else from life jackets to coaching is provided. This approach of fewer boats but many users is an approach Local and Regional Government can live with and indeed may endorse. Such an approach is very commo

When I asked at Takapuna BC - there are none. When I asked at Milford BC - there are none. When I asked at WBC - there were full, weren't sure if a 5m dinghy would fit and I'd be put on a waiting list which I'd be on for some time. When I asked at Murray's BSC - there were full and the waiting list long. Your assertion that they'd be more facilities with more money I'd question as regards existing clubs. Both WBC and Murrays BSC are on small bays where beach space is at premium when things get busy in summer as bathers and strollers need access too. High tides are a nightmare BTW. An