"Maritime update: Port and dock facilities in Mowry (traditionally the Mowry Bay Yacht Club and other related things) are closed: land owner has wiped the parcel clean for redevelopment and/or resale. Distribute freely for the notification of others." - message I just sent out on the SL Coast Guard and Leeward Cruising Club group chats.
This wipe includes the bench that had been the memorial for Djduerer Zou, the SL and RL sailor who passed away a couple of years ago.
The parcels are labeled as being intended for redevelopment for the sailing community; however I have been informed that this redevelopment hinges on the purchase of parcels owned by neighboring landowners (the East River Community) who have already stated a clear desire to assist mutually with the land, but to not sell that. Further, if the land sale cannot happen, it appears the owner intends to seek other owners of the property.
I am disheartened by such a total wipe of land that, while admittedly being unused, is a significant piece of SL sailing history as well as a tribute to sailors gone from these spheres. It saddens me that attempts and offers to coordinate development of the Mowry region with neighbors with a sincere wish to help create a community environment for all have gone ignored in lieu of the concept of 'own all the land and that's the only way this will work and only if re-leased to the sailing community.'
I am also sickened, and wish to take back, my propagation of Saxxon's original sale offer, as had I not mentioned it, perhaps the land would not have met this particular fate.
I appreciate and laud the action you took Elisha, this too shall pass. I apologize for the question I asked you , I hadn't seen this post.
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