Of course Andy, the Northern Fleet is open and welcoming!! I posted way back on 3 November (on this thread) that we were already 4 strong (Mark,Nick,You and I). Mark is based at Royal Quays on the River Tyne and I will be joining him in a couple of weeks. Nick is based in Amble, so quite close. We will definitely plan for us all to be getting together soon.
I fear that our marina "rate measurer" may well consider a BC23 LOA to be somewhat longer than 6.98m (when the rudder is up) to maximise their income. As I also would worry about protecting it from damage from passing berth holders. Getting it anti-founded and keeping it down, seems the best thing to do.
David & Lady G