Loch Ryan as an amphitheatre for watersports

Develop the seafront from the Cockleshore to Broadstone, embracing the transformed East Pier promenade and piazza, a much expanded Marina, The Unexpected Garden, Agnew Park and the new Watersports Centre and Solway Coast and Marine Project marine research centre. The inclusive Watersports Centre adjacent to the 230 berth Marina will create an anchor attraction in the town centre and develop Loch Ryan as an amphitheatre for watersports, attracting watersports events. Locals and visitors will be attracted to play, learn and thrive on the water, offering locals training and job opportunities, attracting sailing boats to the substantial marina and visitors to the Rhins of Galloway. Embrace our Green value and the opportunity to be the starting point of the new Coast to Coast Cycle Route with its projection of 70,000 cyclists - 400 a day in the high season - setting off on the 250 mile cycle to Eyemouth, launching Summer 2023. Support Stenaline to move lorry parks to the industrial park, freeing the East Pier and directing 70-80 vehicles a day away from town centre, avoiding clash with the Cycle Route and aligning with the emerging Active Travel strategy and Transport Review. The town needs a strategic, single scheme approach to its waterfront. These are key elements in