Anyone else get a bit testy about the proliferation of moorings?

Two of us anchoring cruisers are sitting here in Quiet Corner off Adventure Bay, Bruny Island. It's just a little too rough for a safe dinghy landing and we're rolling a bit. Things would be great if we could nestle up in the corner but, of course, there are 5 empty moorings using up all that space. I don't mind picking up a mooring in this situation, but feel, to be fair, I have to stay on the boat in case the owner arrives.

It seems that we're in danger of filling every great anchoring spot with unused, underused or inappropriate moorings.

Now, of course, I'm not against the bulk of moorings which are used to store our much loved craft.

Firstly, "storage" moorings have to be safe but don't have to be in the premiere, comfortable overnight anchoring spot.

Secondly, not every safe shore access anchoring spot HAS to be taken by a mooring.

Thirdly, all club moorings should be available to anyone via a booking system and payment of a suitable fee. I'm very happy for club members to have priority (earlier) booking, lower or zero fee or whatever. I'm perfectly happy to pay the fee. The delightful Basin in Pittwater is completely stuffed with club moorings. In Port Arthur, one bay seemed to be completely full of unused moorings.

Fourthly, get rid of mooring minders and, in some places, unused, unmaintained moorings.

And,lastly, adopt a "space for cruisers " policy in each area.

Although, as NSWSAILOR has pointed out, perhaps the authorities are entirely focused on money collection and displaying an anchor on your boat will be banned!

Rant over - cheers all.

Bristol