Allan complained " In the Bulbourne area, the local warden was so "keen" in enforcing the 14-day rule, (Out of Season,) that families out for a pleasant stroll, along the interesting (Or rather SHOULD BE) stretch near the ex.workshops, had nothing to see! "
Were you being harassed when obeying the rules or were you overstaying? Whether it is in season or out of season doesn't matter. If you want to stay on a 14 day mooring over winter, then purchase a winter mooring licence from BW. Having met Hazel I agree with your comments about how enthusiastic she is. I also believe she will not cause hassle for people who obey the rules they agreed to when licensing their boat. There are plenty of boats for the visiting families to see up on the offside by the dry-dock so I'm sure they wouldn't complain at the lack of boats on the towpath out of season. He then went on to "Between the bottom of Marsworth and Cow Roast there were a few more boats with no licences. I ask myself, why do I pay mine when no aggressive attitude is taken against the non-payers? There is one factor that is never considered when people on this list discuss un-licensed boats which is especially common on the Southern GU. If the boater is a liveaboard and is receiving housing benefit then the licence is paid monthly by the relevant authority and NO licence disk is issued. This makes it more difficult for the passing boater to fully know the situation whereas the local patrol officer has the info supplied by Watford. If you want to remain in that area then maybe it's time to find a permanent mooring. That could solve the car parking issue as well. Graham www.jannock.org.uk
