A SCHEME for the provision of facilities for aquatic sports will be submitted to the Christchurch Drainage Board by Mr W. H. Beanland, president of the Canterbury Yachting Association. The scheme, which is Mr Beanland’s personal idea, is the only plan that has been put before the Estuary Development Committee so far. As the above plan shows, provision Is made for those sports which are using the Estuary at present, and a special course for rowers. There will also be ample room for water skiers and any other aquatic sports. The islands are not necessarily positioned, but have been indicated in case space is required for spoil from dredging. One island in the middle of the Estuary (the square one on the plan) it is hoped will be landscaped for a scenic view and used as a wild-life sanctuary. The long bank on the northern side is to protect the rowing course from the north-west and south-west winds. The triangular courses provided for yachtsmen follow the Olympic pattern and should give excellent racing in any wind. The intention behind submitting the plans to the Drainage Board is that the ideas Incorporated in Mr Beanland’s scheme can be considered in conjunction with the survey now taking place at Wallingford, England, and if necessary can be included for the plans for the proposed barrage. The minimum requirement of the Estuary development committee is that there should be no less than four feet of water in any plan concerning alterations to the Estuary.

Press, Volume CIII, Issue 30592, 7 November 1964, Page 11

A SCHEME for the provision of facilities for aquatic sports will be submitted to the Christchurch Drainage Board by Mr W. H. Beanland, president of the Canterbury Yachting Association. The scheme, which is Mr Beanland’s personal idea, is the only plan that has been put before the Estuary Development Committee so far. As the above plan shows, provision Is made for those sports which are using the Estuary at present, and a special course for rowers. There will also be ample room for water skiers and any other aquatic sports. The islands are not necessarily positioned, but have been indicated in case space is required for spoil from dredging. One island in the middle of the Estuary (the square one on the plan) it is hoped will be landscaped for a scenic view and used as a wild-life sanctuary. The long bank on the northern side is to protect the rowing course from the north-west and south-west winds. The triangular courses provided for yachtsmen follow the Olympic pattern and should give excellent racing in any wind. The intention behind submitting the plans to the Drainage Board is that the ideas Incorporated in Mr Beanland’s scheme can be considered in conjunction with the survey now taking place at Wallingford, England, and if necessary can be included for the plans for the proposed barrage. The minimum requirement of the Estuary development committee is that there should be no less than four feet of water in any plan concerning alterations to the Estuary.