Letters have flowed in on the subject of Safety Recommendations. The word itself is controversial. Can we say 'should' without presuming to tell our members what to do? Some of these letters are published in this issue. I, myself, dread the sort of handout which might be reminiscent of those published by seaside towns, making it clear that the sea outside the immediate bay is totally unnavigable. They have to say this in fear of being held responsible for those who venture there without even looking at a tide table. I think it might be very difficult to word advice about the 'difficulty' of a rally venue without offending some or misleading others. Fortunately, we are a small association and able to know personally most of those who come to rallies. The informal, friendly approach is the only one possible for us.

Another heart-felt request in the Autumn bulletin is partly answered by Gerald Levenson - where to leave one's car and trailer. Roger Pratt may have had dozens of phone calls about parking pleas near slips - I hope so. I admit that often I rely on a non-sailing husband to take them home and to return, probably to a different bit of the coast at the end of the trip. How secure a park does Roger require? Gerald uses pub car parks; I usually find waste ground, non-paying areas. There is a patch near the Dee Sailing Club at Thurstaston; a huge area near the excellent slip at the entrance to the Conwy on the Morfa; a big town car park at Beaumaris. I've not been prevented from parking at Gallows Point, near Beaumaris. Near Kirkcubright at Gibhill Sawmills one pays about £3 for a fortnight, or did so recently. Near Oban, at Gonevan Bay, there is a big shore-side park - and so on.

Moorings are probably more difficult to find on many parts of the coast. J.A.