Are the boats moored or anchored? Or is it a combination?
There has been an increase of the number of boats riding at anchor at and near Jacobs Well. A few of them anchor in the designated mooring but most seem to be permanently anchored (not moored) on the other side of the channel.
I have heard that the increase has been caused by some boats being kicked off the Noosa river and a few spots on the Gold Coast but cannot vouch for the information.
If housing affordability doesn't improve soon, there might be yet another increase in numbers seeking a less expensive solution for their requirements for shelter.
I don't have a problem with the greater numbers - in my opinion it adds interest to the waterways but, of course, the increase in moored and anchored boats could make it difficult for boaties trying to navigate through and around them.
However, on balance, I would rather see toleration rather than heavy handed regulation forcing some people off the water and back into living in some drab and horrible suburb or, even, homelessness.
Just as an aside, I think that what we have seen so far in this economic downturn will look rather pleasant compared to what is coming. Boats do offer an attractive, alternate accommodation. I hope it doesn't come to that but am prepared to cheerfully share the waterways with increased numbers down on their luck and having to make unusual choices of lifestyle.
God! - with a statement like that, I really do feel like a Christian