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RYA SPRING 2021


regional news Updates from Britain’s coast and waterways 1 20


Wind farm passage planning Due to the number of wind farms being developed


in the region, RYA Scotland has put together information and advice for anyone intending to make passages along the east and north coasts of Scotland. There are 11 wind farms at various stages of development along these coasts, as well as a tidal power-generation scheme, all with their associated support vessel traffic. Our guidance can be found at www.rya.org.uk/go/ northandeastcoastpassageplanning.aspx


NORTHERN IRELAND


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Morlais tidal energy project The RYA has made representations on


behalf of its members to the Morlais tidal energy project public inquiry, which began in December 2020. If plans go ahead, the project, located less than 1km offshore from South Stack on the west coast of Anglesey, would include a combination of visible power-generating devices sitting above the sea’s surface (partially submerged but piercing the surface) and fully submerged ones. The RYA is concerned that the project could reduce the safety and accessibility of a popular boating area.


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Studland Bay plans The RYA has responded to a call


for evidence from the government over management plans for Studland Bay in Dorset, which is a Marine Conservation Zone. Several protective measures have been proposed, including anchoring, mooring and general use of the zoned areas. The RYA has now submitted its recommendations for the introduction of voluntary protective measures. You can read more about these recommendations in our longer story on page 37.


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Solent slipway remains closed Daedalus slipway in Lee-on-the-Solent, a popular launch site for personal


watercraft, windsurfers and other small craft, remains closed to the public after it was blocked off last year. The slipway above the high-water mark is owned by government body Homes England, which is currently looking for a developer to take on the site along with 45 acres of land on the adjoining former HMS Daedalus base. The nearest available Solent slipway is at Stokes Bay a few miles to the east, or water users can launch directly from the beach at Hill Head to the west.


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