News reaches us this evening that Ventnor beach has once again been awarded Blue Flag status as well as the Quality Coast Award. We have not been able to clarify this with Encams yet, but have it on good authority that the Blue Flag can continue to fly high over Ventnor for another year.
Readers will remember that Ventnor was awarded the Blue Flag last year after a break of five years.
A number of criteria need to be met before a Blue Flag is awarded including stringent tests on water quality, the presence of paid life guards, sufficient recycling as well as education initiatives – something which is fulfilled by the Coastal Centre Rockpool Surveys.
We’re not sure whether the Blue Flag just stays up or whether there’ll be another hoisting by David Pugh, but will be sure to let you know if we hear.
UPDATE: Congratulations also to Sandown who received the other Blue Flag for the Island.
If you missed the ceremony last year, check out this video by local film-maker, David George who kindly filmed and edited the hoisting ceremony for VB.
Many thanks to Mark for the heads up of the news.
