vitalspark
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Reged: 03/12/2004
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Loc: SOUTH COAST
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I don’t often post here but I can’t believe the amount of people that are still unrelenting in there disgust about the fuel prices.
I have been boating for over 16 years, and last year sold our last boat (of 13)  not because I didn’t love it was a real passion It was simply because I was not prepared to pay £100 for an hour of cruising, sadly I feel we have had our time as motor boaters and need to move on to something as satisfying (but what?) that’s the dilemma.
You knew it was coming or you should have there is no hindsight involved in this one, its been the scuttlebutt for years but most have been in denial and have unfortunately been left with largely depreciating craft.
I will return to the boat after everything calms down but I cant see that for 3 or 4 years.
I have written to Mr Blair, cancelled my RYA subs as a protest at their lack of support, although it seems to have made little difference as I sometimes contract for a large organisation adjacent to their fully air-conditioned building and see scores of new RYA liveried Volvo cars arriving regularly.
I wonder how many people who supposedly support the industry have honestly done anything tangible about the situation, and instead gone along with the government line for an easy life, tax favours etc.
Shame on you as you sit at the various AGM’s stuffing you face’s with the hard earned taxed capital of the individuals who have provided the very fair you are enjoying, only to be betrayed for pursuing their dreams.
It’s a wonder no one has blockaded Southampton or Portsmouth harbour in protest.
I know what comes around goes around
Yours sincerely
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Stuart Mckenzie; www.mckenzie-technical.co.uk
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curve
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Reged: 09/02/2008
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How much would you be prepared to pay for one hour of cruising then?
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vitalspark
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How much would you be prepared to pay for one hour of cruising then?
That depends entiery on the weather 
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Stuart Mckenzie; www.mckenzie-technical.co.uk
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bendyone
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Reged: 19/01/2003
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Loc: Calais
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How much would you be prepared to pay for one hour of cruising then?
You pay what you can afford to spend on your hobby.
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whisper
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Reged: 31/08/2002
Posts: 4068
Loc: Stratford upon Avon & S.Devon
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Well said.
I'm also not renewing my RYA subscription because of their inept handling of the situation.
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Sneddon
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Reged: 26/02/2007
Posts: 2316
Loc: Bristol
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Me to!
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"See the rainbow not the rain"
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StephenSails
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Reged: 01/03/2003
Posts: 1479
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Try sailing
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ChichesterHarbour.co.uk
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vitalspark
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Reged: 03/12/2004
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Loc: SOUTH COAST
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Try sailing
I have thats why ive got a motor boat 
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Stuart Mckenzie; www.mckenzie-technical.co.uk
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