THE Environmental Agency says 'Boaters will now have a fairer opportunity to stay at Environment Agency riverside moorings to enjoy the local towns, restaurants, shops and leisure facilities which the Thames has to offer'.
The only problem with that is that 24 hours doesn't allow boaters to enjoy all of these things. The necessity of finding another mooring for the night means boaters need to leave just after lunch. Throw in a visit to the shops and you are left with a couple of hours to actually sightsee.
At least CaRT allow you at least 48 hours in most places.
Pete Earley, Joanie M