Balearic sailors knew that sooner or later they were going to pay for the mooring buoys installed in areas called SCI (Sites of Community Interest) under the pretext of protecting the seagrass. What they did not expect is that Government of the Balearic Islands, which says it is committed to the marine industry and willing to boost sailing tourism would create more restrictive regulations.
The director general of the Environment and Environmental Education, Neus Lliteras, revealed last April 28th in the specialized program via esRadio and Gazetta Nautica that boats over 12 meters (the vast majority of those performing charter in our islands) may not anchor within 35 meters of depth in areas susceptible to sea grass. He noted that vessels up to 40 feet can freely anchor on seagrass meadows in places that have no special regulation (natural parks and LIC), and that the funding will not have any restriction on sand.
Raimon Martinez, professional surfer, reacted in that radio show to these statements by the CEO taking account of the meters of anchor chain that is necessary to use a mooring for 35 meters: 105 meters, at a minimum, regardless of the ''no shelter'' from the coast at these depths.
Token prices for anchoring.
Lliteras said the price for funding in LIC will be "symbolic" -10 euros up to eight meters in length (red buoys) and 20 euros from 8 to 15 meters (white buoys) - and denied that the purpose of this collection is the desire tax collection: "We aim to cover part of the cost of maintaining buoys, not all, due to the poor economic situation.".
The Government has no intention, no legal possibility of outsourcing the management of the buoys, as indeed is the final competition of the Coasts. In fact, the Balearic conselleria muted adjustable anchoring before the Ministry of Environment has granted a temporary permit, which prevents the transfer of service to a private company.
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