I think its time to raise a glass to Daniel who created this group. Today during discussions with other journalists the topic of membership numbers came up. CWDF may be internet based, not have a clubhouse, not have a monthly or quarterly publication but it does have 15,600 members! ! !
now thats more than IWA and well ahead of any other inland waterways based society or group that I know.
Where else can you post questions ranging from boat wiring, painting, design, heritage and get sensible answers (most times!) from very well informed minds in usually the same day?
This forum has a lot to be proud of, not only has it brought together a wonderful cross section of our community but its showing the lead now to those orginisations who are somewhat "living in the past".
Its no wonder someone was a bit suprised when four reps of the forum turned up at a user group meeting, and why not? reporting on here beats any of the press sites and is way ahead of CRT's website.
Well done to all.