Manhood Peninsula Partnership
Caring for Chichester’s Coastal Communities. The Manhood Peninsula Partnership was inspired by local residents to promote a sustainable way forward for addressing the environmental, social and economic challenges posed to the area by climate change.
Manhood Peninsula Partnership
Coastal Management
A large part of the Manhood is less than 5m above sea level and at risk from flooding, both inland and coastal. It is likely that climate change will increase this risk, through rising sea levels, rising water tables and increased precipitation intensity. Drainage is an increasing problem in the Manhood as the existing ditches are proving inadequate to handle increased run-off resulting from recent development and heavier rainfall.
Plans...
Manhood Peninsula Partnership
Climate Change
The Manhood Peninsula is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change including rising sea levels, rising water table, and more intense precipitation. As a result, the MPP has been working closely with the community to raise levels of awareness and to help produce adaptation plans.
These include:
practical adaptations funded through a Community Grant Fund including the installation of cycle racks at East Wittering School; the provision of water butts...
Manhood Peninsula Partnership
History
The Manhood Peninsula Partnership was formed in 2001 following concerns raised among local residents about the need for greater co-ordination between the bodies and organisations responsible for the management of the Peninsula and their ability to work with local people to address present and future environmental, social and economic challenges.
The MPP was formed in July 2001 as a direct result of a 5 -day workshop organised by local residents...
Manhood Peninsula Partnership
Water Sports
Because of its many miles of coastline, as well as many inland areas of water, the Manhood Peninsula can boast an array of sporting and recreational water activities.
Chichester Harbour, Chichester Canal and the Manhood Coast are popular destinations for anglers. Fishing trips can be organised locally, particularly in the summer months. Fish include skate, bass and bream.
Something Fishy Fishing Charters
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Surfing/Windsurfing/Kite surfing
Surfing of all kinds is a popular sport at West and East Wittering and Bracklesham, with surf hire and tuition available. More local surfing information can be found on the Bracklesham Bay Community website.
Bracklesham Boardriders
2xs Surf Shop
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Chichester Ship Canal which links Chichester to Chichester Harbour is an ideal place for canoeing. You can also take a canoe or a kayak along the Manhood Peninsula's open coast, but if you are new to the area we suggest you take the advice of one...Continue Reading »
Chichester Harbour hosts several sailing clubs with at least four based in the Manhood Peninsula. There is also an active social coastal sailing club based at the Shore Inn in East Wittering and skippered yachts can be hired from Chichester marina.
Chichester Yacht Club
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Selsey Bill and Bracklesham Bay offer some of the best dive sites in the country for divers interested in both WWII wrecks and abundant marine life. Divers can see the best of both at the famous Mulberry Harbours site where the sunken pontoons house...Continue Reading »
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