Yes, I agree with nakano - this is a really weak attempt to start clamping down on the boats squatting in False Creek. I lived in San Diego and the same situation came up there. More than not, the people that owned these boats lived on them and did so because it was cheap and they did not have to put out big bucks for moorage cost. Most of them do not use their boats for intended purposes just for camping in a scenic spot. FREE! Added to that they are polluting the water down at False Creek and it will only get worse.
San Diego finally put their foot down and told them all to leave if they didn't have
permits for temporary moorage - but that was only for visitors who were actually visiting. They hauled a lot of boats out of there, some that were barely above water, and found some leaking oil and other stuff. Sure some people say that it is because of the Olympics but personally I think they are too Lenient with the 14 day out of a month - come on!
And 21 out of 40 in the winter - what will that do?
I hope they get tougher, and the sooner the better.
And that's my Rant for the month!
