Just reprinting this for someone. If it interests you, please sign the petition. Thanks, Tim

Kayak and Canoe Launching Area
There is a need for more launching points around Cleveland
for kayaks and canoes. I have been trying to further
this issue for some years and have recently consulted with
Councillor Wendy Boglary, Mark Robinson Member for
Cleveland and Andrew Laming MP for Bowman regarding
the positioning of a suitable pontoon facility on the
banks of the Endeavour Canal in Raby Esplanade Park,
Ormiston.
I have met many keen kayakers and canoeists on the water
and in this area and I now feel it is time for action. Kayaking
and canoeing is governed by the tides. Launching into
water is restricted to a few hours a day, mostly never
when it suits the canoeists. At times the mud bottom
makes it near on impossible to retrieve our vessels. With
this proposed pontoon we will be able to enjoy our relaxing
exercise on the water at any time.
This facility should be suitable for people with disabilities.
I have organised for a petition at

http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/vie...px?PetNum=1661

Also if people would like to help, contact me by email at
rabybaypontoon@gmail.com.
Rod Macdonald, Ormiston.