drying at half-tide
fresh water supply
available free to all members
booking forms are on the notice board in the Clubhouse
09/05/06
I have been in touch with Southern Water to seek official guidance on what we can and cannot use the hoses for during the hosepipe ban and I have good news:
1. Hoses can be used for filling water tanks (domestic use).
2. Hoses can be used with pressure washers to clean hulls.
3. Hoses can be used to wash boats.
However, it is not good to be seen to be wasting water and users of the hoses should not let them run unnecessarily.
So go ahead and fill your tanks and scrub your boat, you are saving energy by saving fuel. But think twice about whether you need to use the hose for washing the topsides because although this is permissible it is almost as easy to use river water and a bucket.
Jean-Pierre
Declemy
Commodore
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