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