Ti Gitu
has visited the Isle of Man several times in the past and the prices
to stay in the harbours was reasonable. All the harbours are local
government owned and they all charge the same price.
After the
Junk Rig rally we thought we would sail over on the Monday, spend one
night resting then go out for the day on Tuesday before having a meal
out in the evening.
As we
approached the island I checked on the web and found that the prices
had doubled in the last two years. They were now charging the same as
the South coast’s exorbitant charges.
Well the
traders and the marinas lost out as we decided to go anchor and have
a celebration meal at another place.
I do not
know what is wrong with rip off British marinas especially when they
are run by local councils.
They
should do the same as the French towns and encourage boats to visit
especially when the figures of just how much each crew member spends
in local shops and restaurants is appreciated.
Just
proves how short sighted local officials can be!!!
Marina's and slipways over here in Oz are making it almost a rich mans hobby. You only have to talk to the locals at Bundaberg Queensland to see how much they mi$$ all the visiting yachts.
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