"Give HK people a boat policy anchored to real needs"

Many yachts have been moved into dry dock at the Royal Hong Kong
Yacht Club.  Photo: K.Y.Cheng, courtesy: SCMP

In today's South China Morning Post, an article by Paul Zimmerman, maybe some good news on an issue I've written about before: the severe shortage of berthing and mooring facilities in Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong government has belatedly acknowledged the need for a fundamental review of policy and management issues relating to vessel berthing space. The review will explore solutions for better management of berthing spaces for local vessels and the challenges faced by the Marine Department.
The marine industry wants this review to include supply, given the dramatic shortfall of over 20,000 berthing facilities for leisure, recreational and sports vessels. A champion is needed within government to ensure waterfront land and seabed is set aside to address this.

Read the rest of the article [pdf]....