Due to inclement weather the Ladies Race planned for 9th July was postponed. It is now planned to have this race at 1300hrs on Sunday 6th August 2006 directly after the mornings race which is scheduled for 1000hrs. The PM tide on the 6th is at 1424pm, so in addition to to the 0930hrs bridge there will be normal bridges from 1230hrs through the afternoon.
We hope to see as many Lady helms out on the water on the 6th August as possible!
July 14, 2006
July 07, 2006
The crumbling coastline.
Multi-million pound scheme for crumbling coastline
RISING sea levels and coastal erosion could dramatically change the face of the Whitby coastline over the next 100 years if a multi-million pound defence plan is not adopted.
If allowed to continue unabated, hundreds of homes could be lost and the bottom part of Robin Hood's Bay village might have to be abandoned.
And even if a massive coastal management plan is approved, there could still be the loss of some homes at Staithes and Robin Hood's Bay.
The coastal road between Whitby and Sandsend could also be vulnerable and Whitby Golf Course could be affected.
The Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) is a long-term strategy looking at coastal defence over the next 100 years.
It covers the area from South Tyneside to Flamborough and is a joint project by Scarborough Council and coastal local authorities and other interested parties.
The plan, which has just been reviewed, is now due to go out to public consultation with a series of meetings planned to let people have their say.
John Riby, Scarborough Council's head of engineering and harbour services, said: "The shoreline management exercise is being carried out around the country and is trying to investigate where the coastline will be in 100 years' time and where investment will come from for coastal defences."
Whitby Pavilion will host presentations on Wednesday at 4pm and 6pm with a chance to voice your opinions.
The plan states the underlying policy will be to maintain the communities along the coastline between Skinningrove and Ravenscar.
But it goes on to state: "In some areas, in particular at Staithes (or in fact Cowbar) and at Robin Hood's Bay there will be loss of properties under the preferred policy.
"Even at Sandsend, the SMP recommends consideration of alternative routes for the coastal road rather than unnecessarily allowing more defence of the shoreline."
As well as the golf course, caravan sites to the south of Whitby are likely to be allowed to fall victim to coastal erosion.
The management plan warns if no action is taken to strengthen Whitby Harbour defences, the piers are likely to collapse within 30 years, possibly much earlier.
This would undermine the defence system and could result in the loss of more than 500 residential and commercial properties due to erosion and flooding by 2105.
The plan is recommending spending more than £16m on retaining the piers and improving defences along the West Cliff.
In Robin Hood's Bay, not taking any action to improve sea defences would eventually see a loss of properties in the lower village, possibly leading to the abandonment of the lower village completely.
The SMP is recommending strengthening defences, but warns that even by doing this, there could be a loss of up to nine properties to the north of the village.
At Staithes, the plan aims to maintain the village, with £420,000 spent over the next 20 years and a further £1.1m by 2100.
But there would still be a potential loss of 12 properties at Cowbar within 50 years.
Defences at Runswick Bay will also be strengthened and maintained at a cost of £3m over the 100-year period, although there may still be a loss of two properties south of the village and the yacht club.
In Sandsend, the plan is recommending maintaining existing defences to the village and the coastal road in the short-term but to look at possible alternative routes for the road with a view to abandoning it.
A £2.1m coastal defence strategy would be implemented in the medium-term.
The SMP, which is being drawn up by consultants working for Scarborough Council and other north east coastal authorities, looks beyond the short-term and attempts to examine risks and maintain policies for defending the coast, according to Mr Riby.
He said: "This is an extremely important piece of work which will not only set the scene for coastal defences now but for further generations.
"I would urge all those with an interest in the coast to attend Wednesday's meeting."
RISING sea levels and coastal erosion could dramatically change the face of the Whitby coastline over the next 100 years if a multi-million pound defence plan is not adopted.
If allowed to continue unabated, hundreds of homes could be lost and the bottom part of Robin Hood's Bay village might have to be abandoned.
And even if a massive coastal management plan is approved, there could still be the loss of some homes at Staithes and Robin Hood's Bay.
The coastal road between Whitby and Sandsend could also be vulnerable and Whitby Golf Course could be affected.
The Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) is a long-term strategy looking at coastal defence over the next 100 years.
It covers the area from South Tyneside to Flamborough and is a joint project by Scarborough Council and coastal local authorities and other interested parties.
The plan, which has just been reviewed, is now due to go out to public consultation with a series of meetings planned to let people have their say.
John Riby, Scarborough Council's head of engineering and harbour services, said: "The shoreline management exercise is being carried out around the country and is trying to investigate where the coastline will be in 100 years' time and where investment will come from for coastal defences."
Whitby Pavilion will host presentations on Wednesday at 4pm and 6pm with a chance to voice your opinions.
The plan states the underlying policy will be to maintain the communities along the coastline between Skinningrove and Ravenscar.
But it goes on to state: "In some areas, in particular at Staithes (or in fact Cowbar) and at Robin Hood's Bay there will be loss of properties under the preferred policy.
"Even at Sandsend, the SMP recommends consideration of alternative routes for the coastal road rather than unnecessarily allowing more defence of the shoreline."
As well as the golf course, caravan sites to the south of Whitby are likely to be allowed to fall victim to coastal erosion.
The management plan warns if no action is taken to strengthen Whitby Harbour defences, the piers are likely to collapse within 30 years, possibly much earlier.
This would undermine the defence system and could result in the loss of more than 500 residential and commercial properties due to erosion and flooding by 2105.
The plan is recommending spending more than £16m on retaining the piers and improving defences along the West Cliff.
In Robin Hood's Bay, not taking any action to improve sea defences would eventually see a loss of properties in the lower village, possibly leading to the abandonment of the lower village completely.
The SMP is recommending strengthening defences, but warns that even by doing this, there could be a loss of up to nine properties to the north of the village.
At Staithes, the plan aims to maintain the village, with £420,000 spent over the next 20 years and a further £1.1m by 2100.
But there would still be a potential loss of 12 properties at Cowbar within 50 years.
Defences at Runswick Bay will also be strengthened and maintained at a cost of £3m over the 100-year period, although there may still be a loss of two properties south of the village and the yacht club.
In Sandsend, the plan is recommending maintaining existing defences to the village and the coastal road in the short-term but to look at possible alternative routes for the road with a view to abandoning it.
A £2.1m coastal defence strategy would be implemented in the medium-term.
The SMP, which is being drawn up by consultants working for Scarborough Council and other north east coastal authorities, looks beyond the short-term and attempts to examine risks and maintain policies for defending the coast, according to Mr Riby.
He said: "This is an extremely important piece of work which will not only set the scene for coastal defences now but for further generations.
"I would urge all those with an interest in the coast to attend Wednesday's meeting."
