GOBA should seek out and facilitate a greater use of our river by the poorer members of society. We should encourage Time Share boating by helping people with the legalities of boat share agreements and actively seek ways to keep the cost down.
Black & Ethnic Minority Boaters.
No one can fail to notice that the river is used almost exclusively by white people. GOBA should encourage Black and Ethnic Minority boaters by making sure all such visitors are made to feel welcome and secure. GOBA should stage events to co-inside with the various water festivals that dot the Sikh, Hindu and Moslem calenders. Black boaters should be encouraged with reference to the Island Heritages we all have in common.
Our GOBA - Everyone's River
This should replace the current GOBA slogan to remind us that the river is for all.
GOBA - Accountability and Openness
We want to see all meetings between GOBA and outside agencies such as the Environment Agency, carefully minuted and these minutes to be published on the GOBA website within 7 days. There should be monthly reports (fortnightly during summer), of activities by committee members including copies of communications they've sent as GOBA officers, and minutes and summaries of discussions they've had.
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