Clacton Watercraft Club

Tendering District Council recently announced a scheme to close all local slipways or access to slipways from 1st June 2003, as they found it impossible to police the watersport areas effectively due to a small minority of irresponsible users. Gary Slater, current Chairman of Clacton Watercraft Club approached the Council and with much negotiation it was agreed that a club could be formed to regulate the slipway and craft using Martello Bay. Many issues had to be addressed before the council... more