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And we report on Submit (or rather, did the Association have a 'magnificent man and his flying Contributions from members and readers are any purpose). Somebody posed the machine' (page 6). welcome although we cannot be held responsible for any damage or loss which may occur to question 'why do we exist' but the But returning to the theme of 'Why', material provided. Items of interest include answer lies in his own presence at the it was sobering to read that at a recent letters, reports of rallies, events, cruises, articles meeting as one of a number of like world summit John Kerry the US and advice on building and running electric boats and on items of equipment. We also welcome minded people with a common interest Secretary of State told international manufacturers' reports on new equipment and and enthusiasm (in this instance for leaders that we run the risk of breaking boats. electric boating), and such is the DNA entire ecosystems and urged immediate of every club, society and association. action on over fishing, pollution and Copy Deadlines All those with an electric boat, or changes in ocean chemistry caused by Material to be considered for inclusion aspiring to have electric boat, promote rising carbon dioxide emissions. in Electric Boat should be sent to the in their own way this small but growing On page 24 Kevin Desmond reports editor (preferably by email) by the following dates: sector of the marine leisure market. on the efforts of the Galapagos Spring 31 January And it is in the interest of trade Islands authorities to limit their Summer 31 May members in this market to support environmental impact. Charles Darwin Winter 30 September and encourage such associations of would hopefully have approved. potential customers. The influence of My attention was caught by the press MIX Paper from organisations like the EBA may only release regarding the Little Venice IJF se responsible sources be at the micro level at this moment in Canalway Cavalcade (page 7). There ". FSC® C013262 time, particularly with the news from were all sorts of trophies awarded Frederic Vergels that the European including the Cruise Electric Trophy. Electric Boat is printed on well managed FSC paper using vegetable based inks. Printing Commission's Research and Innovation But on close examination this turned plates are aluminium and are recycled as are Transport Directorate thinks that the out to be for the best illuminated boat any surplus/old inks while printing blankets are shredded and used for rubberised play electric boat market sector is too small in Sunday evening's procession. areas and footpaths. The wrapping it comes in to merit support, but as this magazine is degradable and will break down in the soil. constantly reports, it is a sector that is There is some way to go No material from the magazine may be reproduced or reprinted without permission. While we take growing on a world wide basis. every care to ensure the accuracy of the contents The UK EBA will be promoting the EBA cannot be held responsible for any errors electric boating in an evening event at which may occur or any actions that might be taken as a result of this material. Views expressed in the the Southampton Boat Show on 18 magazine are not necessarily those of the EBA. September (page 36). Cover: Affastreet Marine Energy 23c Lake Windermere Electric Boat Published three times a year by the Electric Boat Association Volume 27 Web site: www.electric-boats.org.uk Number 2 Printed by Berforts Information Press, Oxford, U.K. Summer 2014 ISSN 0969-031X BroadsAuthority We are grateful to the Broads Authority for their support for the Electric Boat Association Electric Boat Summer 2014 3 Fischer Panda Fischer Panda UK Lld 17 Blackmoor Road, Ebblake Estate, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6AX lel: +44 (0)1202820840 Fax: +44 (0)1202 828688 www,fischerpanda,co,uk www.boatbuildingacademy.com 01297 445545 WINDERMEREBOATSALES ....,..,4aI.-.~~ W : windermereboatsales.co.uk E: [email protected] Bowness Bay Marina, Winander House, Glebe Road, Windermere. LA23 3HE UKDEALERS Designed for nautical enthusiasts that enjoy quiet A contemporary day cruiser combining modern and easy cruising she offers great stability and arid classic elements of the Baltic, Adriatic and comfort for 8 adults. 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To help protect against contamination of the sensitive Broads freshwater ecosystem, several different types of hull coating have New Life in Old Rivers been developed that don't rely on toxic chemicals. The Broads Authority's Throughout the build up to the build-up of silt, saw the rivers become boats have a silicon based hull coating London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic virtually un-navigable until they were that feels slippery to the touch and Games, the Olympic Delivery eventually closed altogether. But all prevents any mussels or dense growths Authority and Canal & River Trust that has changed since the London of algae attaching themselves to the worked hard to improve the condition 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. boat underwater. It also helps the of the Park's rivers by creating new For the first time since the waterways vessel glide through the water and river walls and towpaths, dredging were restored, public boats can now keep fuel consumption down. All that deeper channels, improving wildlife navigate the rivers in the shadows of is needed for annual maintenance is habitats and refurbishing disused some of sports' most iconic venues. a quick spray with a pressure washer, locks. Since handing the rivers over At the beginning of May the St. or wipe with a wet rag. Removing the to the London Legacy Development Pancras Cruising Club and the Inland thin layer of silt and slime is a lot less Corporation in 2012, the once hidden Waterways Association led a flotilla hassle and expense than reapplying and forgotten waterways have been of boats into the Park. The event was another coat of normal antifoul paint given a new lease of life. The six part of a series of preview days giving that can leave a legacy of chemicals in kilometres of rivers in the Park were boaters the chance to cruise along the waterways. once a key transport network for Waterworks River before getting up the industries that lined the river but close to the iconic Stadium on the Old RTA Reformed the decline of canal freight after the River Lea, City Mill River and Bow The River Thames Alliance, Second World War, together with a Back River. previously managed and financed by the Environment Agency, has been reformed and is now an organisation financed by its members. It plans to create a sustainable River Thames into the next decade by providing an over-arching organisation of councils, communities, charities, clubs and individuals. Fifteen local authorities have already joined, together with boating, angling, and trade organisations, and individual members. Members pay a subscription according to their involvement on the river with the larger local authorities Is it a bird .... is it a plane .... and commercial companies paying an No. .its a quadcoptor, although it HD camera on a 3 axis gyro stabilised annual subscription of £1,000. does have a bird's eye view. Operated gimbal has made a fantastic overhead Other levels of subscription are by Skymaster Nick Goldring (aka video of the EBA's AGM Taunton £500, £100 and £25 for smaller EBA Webmaster) the DJI Phantom cruise. YouTube link: organizations and individuals. 2 quadcopter with a GoPro Hero 3 http://youtu.be/ 68mfuD tS5Co 6 Electric Boat Summer 2014 :a.TE=...