Restoration of the West Pier is essential to avoid the city becoming an isolated, backwater resort in Europe.
Soon the Coast Road congestion will make the average journey speed 15mph.
Fortunately, Russian-designed, new generation, very fast, jet-winged sea craft are being developed in the USA.
These craft could revolutionise coastal sea travel in all weathers. To save fuel, they fly a few metres above the waves.
Already in London, conventional Thames ferries are taking the strain off London traffic, which is down to a walking pace.
-John Stanaway, Lorna Road, Hove
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