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10 Nov 2014
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Mohammedia: "The Nautical Base is dying"
The Mohammedia Nautical Base, the only one of its kind in Morocco, has been experiencing an open conflict between its members and its management for several months. The lack of dialogue is evident, at the expense of the children who have been sailing there for several years.
What is happening at the Mohammedia Nautical Base? "The Base is regularly closed on public holidays [notably on August 14, 20, and 21], even though these are the days when we can enjoy the sea," complain a majority of members, all of whom are sea enthusiasts.Kamal Hajhouj, director of the Mohammed V Sports Complex in Casablanca and the Mohammedia Nautical Base, justifies this decision by the fact that "the Base is managed by civil servants," who do not work on those days. "Only a waiver obtained from the Ministry of Youth and Sports would allow such opening on public holidays," confides Kamal Hajhouj.End of nautical activitiesHowever, for years, enthusiasts of nautical activities and pleasure boating never found the doors closed on public holidays. "Since April, and the arrival of a new manager at the Nautical Base, the Base is closed on public holidays, Sundays, and Mondays. Furthermor…
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