Very good, but the email then went on to state
Not so good, the longer it is left the worse it will get and the more expensive it will be to clear, the email then stated that
“We are aware of this issue being raised on local boaters forums recently so we have addressed it with the local BCNS and told them of our plans and asked for their advice. They agree with our thoughts and have stated that they will not promote its use as part of any rallies.”
Very bad as there is now a part of the canal system, admittedly not frequently used, for which the official policy (supported by the local canal society) is not to promote its use.
At the moment it is possible to cruise the first 200 or so yards of the Ridgacre Branch, before being blocked by the weed growth. With an attitude of not promoting its use, how long will it be before the whole branch is lost?