ChHC Leaflet given to kayakers/paddleboarders to inform harbour users of sensitive areas - e.g. high tide roosts, seal haul out areas, etc. Are levels at an acceptable level i.e. will not be causing damage to SEMS? – Yes No 0 1 - Definition: Any motorised boat activity, including Personal Watercraft (PWC), hovercraft, powerboating and water-skiing. Launching or recovery i.e. slipway or beach/shore launching (this may include trailers), and participation i.e. when activity is underway or making way. Other novel uses of power boats such as flyboarding are also included. Impacts of different craft will vary and should be considered on a case by case basis e.g. sailing boats with low power engines moving at slow speeds are unlikely to pose a threat Changes in activity last year No change Increase Remains Decrease Unknown Total Responses Elevated 5 0 0 2 4 11 Reports of a decrease of Recreation Powerboat or Sailing with an Engine – Change in activity - how, where, when and why Respondent How Where When Why ChHC Total number of Chichester 2016-17 annual. No Possibly due to vessels paying Habour information on general decline in harbour dues in frequency of boat ownership. 2016-17 was recreational use. 10,401, down from 10,815 in 2015-16. YHC It has been noted Solent area in and N/A Unknown that fuel sales over around Yarmouth the past 12 months Harbour have reduced which indicates a reduction in local activity around Yarmouth Harbour - particularly in relation to PWC. Management measures in place for this activity Respondent Management measures in place ChHC Information on sensitive sites/areas given to harbour users via website, harbour news, handbook etc. None YHC
ChHC Leaflet given to kayakers/paddleboarders to inform harbour users of sensitive areas - e.g. high tide roosts, seal haul out areas, etc. Are levels at an acceptable level – i.e. will not be causing damage to SEMS? Yes No 0 1 - Definition: Any motorised boat activity, including Personal Watercraft (PWC), hovercraft, powerboating and water-skiing. Launching or recovery i.e. slipway or beach/shore launching (this may include trailers), and participation i.e. when activity is underway or making way. Other novel uses of power boats such as flyboarding are also included. Impacts of different craft will vary and should be considered on a case by case basis e.g. sailing boats with low power engines moving at slow speeds are unlikely to pose a threat Changes in activity last year No change Increase Remains Elevated Decrease Unknown Total Responses 5 0 0 2 4 11 Reports of a decrease of Recreation – Powerboat or Sailing with an Engine Change in activity - how, where, when and why Respondent How Where When Why ChHC Total number of vessels paying harbour dues in 2016-17 was 10,401, down from 10,815 in 2015-16. Chichester Habour 2016-17 annual. No information on frequency of recreational use. Possibly due to general decline in boat ownership. YHC It has been noted that fuel sales over the past 12 months have reduced which indicates a reduction in local activity around Yarmouth Harbour - particularly in relation to PWC. Solent area in and around Yarmouth Harbour N/A Unknown Management measures in place for this activity Respondent Management measures in place ChHC Information on sensitive sites/areas given to harbour users via website, harbour news, handbook etc. YHC None
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