Actually I disagree - some of the members of the CDWS are both wealthy and also genuinely concerned about what happens here. I know this, because I work for one of them. He's on holiday at the moment so I haven't had a chance to catch up with him, but I've been assured that what I posted is the genuine article.
I've kinda been stuck in the centre for two weeks for various reasons, and also had to take some time off to move house but I did see a very shiny new mooring at Temple last week... problem is I never go there (too busy) so I don't know its history but for sure it was new. Last time I was in the gardens it was pretty much devoid of shamandoura so I had to jump in and tie one myself but hopefully this week I'll be back on the boats again and can report back.
As always - I know the CDWS has its issues, but actually there are some people in there who really are genuinely trying to do the best they can for the Egyptian Red Sea, much as others may not wish to recognise this. A corrupt body that actually really does some good stuff, however small, is better than a corrupt body that does nothing at all and me, as well as many of my colleagues, would like to see them continue. It might be small beans, but small beans are better than no beans.
Cheers
C.