Vancouver Island Man Calls for Boat Registration
A weathered vessel has sat in Patricia Bay for months, despite having an owner, highlighting frustrations with Canada's fragmented system.
Sidney resident Bob Peart, of the Friends of Shoal Harbour Society, has been trying to get action taken on the boat. He and others have contacted the Coast Guard, the province, Transport Canada, North Saanich, and the RCMP on numerous occasions.
Once again: no action and lots of finger pointing,
Peart, who has over 35 years of experience in parks management, land use planning, and public conservation education, says the boat has been in Patricia Bay for over two months. It was previously in Ganges Harbour before being forced to move.
Author's summary: A derelict boat in Patricia Bay sparks calls for reform.