A same-sex couple in Cardiff were turned away from a boat rental because the company has a strict policy against all-male groups. Steve Edwards and his partner of 20 years Jonah Lee went to rent a boat from Berry Boats in Cardiff Bay on Monday, May 29.
Steve said when he tried to book, he was informed of the policy - and despite explaining that he and his partner were a couple, was told they couldn't hire a boat. "We were just down the Bay because it was a lovely bank holiday," he told WalesOnline.
"We noticed a boat stall so we went along to try and make a booking. There were three members of staff who signposted us that we had to book online, and when we started to do that, one of the gentlemen advised us it would be classed as a male group. I understand their policy but we pointed out that it was discrimination on grounds of our gender and sexuality.
