The owners probably blocking the car park were more likely Boathouse customers as the facility is becoming more popular with functions etc. Parking spaces are at a premium during the height of the summer pariod leaving very little parking for marina members. I think the barrier should be put back in place to reduce the number of cars entering the marina as it did a few years past before it was removed.
The boating season is nearly coming to an end so parking will be back to normal for us hardy boat owners who use the boat through out the winter period.