Concerto
Well-known member
This evening I received the following email from MDL.
"12th May 2020
RE: COVID-19 Update from MDL Marinas
Your next steps for returning to boating and watersports at MDL.
As promised we plan to continue to update you all in the changes to Government guidance and restrictions as they unfold from various authorities, British Marine and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
As much as we want to get back out onto the water, we want to make sure we are getting it right so that we can make your phased return to boating the best it can be.
When we have further clarification (at some point tomorrow) Michael Glanville our Managing Director will update all our customers and tenants to let you know if you can get out on the water and what to expect at your marina. We are aware that a handful of harbour authorities have approved some leisure boating this evening while others have not yet. We hope to clarify either way as early as possible. If you have a direct question please contact me HERE and in the meantime we look forward to seeing you for maintenance and boat checks.
We understand that you’ll be keen to get out on the water as soon as possible, and we are doing everything we can to help facilitate that, within the boundaries of keeping our team members, berth holders, and tenants as well protected as possible. Please wait for clarification before you take your boat out.
Thank you in advance and best wishes
Tim Mayer
Sales and Marketing Director
All Q&A's are being updated daily and can be viewed HERE"
Well I think their comment is not following the advice of the RYA, so I sent the reply below.
"Good evening Mr Mayer
Reading your email I feel I should point out the regulations do not give the right to any harbour authority to stop people using from using their boats, providing they meet social distancing regulations. This is the advice the RYA is giving.
Coronavirus - advice and information for recreational boaters | News | News & Events | RYA - Royal Yachting Association
It is not the duty of MDL or a harbour authority to interpret the regulations or enforce your interpretation of them. We live in a free society, not a police state.
Trusting in the morning you will be immediately changing your advice to your staff to allow people to use their boats.
Roger Clark
Concerto
Berth B4, Chatham Maritime Marina"
I now await a reply.
"12th May 2020
RE: COVID-19 Update from MDL Marinas
Your next steps for returning to boating and watersports at MDL.
As promised we plan to continue to update you all in the changes to Government guidance and restrictions as they unfold from various authorities, British Marine and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
As much as we want to get back out onto the water, we want to make sure we are getting it right so that we can make your phased return to boating the best it can be.
When we have further clarification (at some point tomorrow) Michael Glanville our Managing Director will update all our customers and tenants to let you know if you can get out on the water and what to expect at your marina. We are aware that a handful of harbour authorities have approved some leisure boating this evening while others have not yet. We hope to clarify either way as early as possible. If you have a direct question please contact me HERE and in the meantime we look forward to seeing you for maintenance and boat checks.
We understand that you’ll be keen to get out on the water as soon as possible, and we are doing everything we can to help facilitate that, within the boundaries of keeping our team members, berth holders, and tenants as well protected as possible. Please wait for clarification before you take your boat out.
Thank you in advance and best wishes
Tim Mayer
Sales and Marketing Director
All Q&A's are being updated daily and can be viewed HERE"
Well I think their comment is not following the advice of the RYA, so I sent the reply below.
"Good evening Mr Mayer
Reading your email I feel I should point out the regulations do not give the right to any harbour authority to stop people using from using their boats, providing they meet social distancing regulations. This is the advice the RYA is giving.
Coronavirus - advice and information for recreational boaters | News | News & Events | RYA - Royal Yachting Association
It is not the duty of MDL or a harbour authority to interpret the regulations or enforce your interpretation of them. We live in a free society, not a police state.
Trusting in the morning you will be immediately changing your advice to your staff to allow people to use their boats.
Roger Clark
Concerto
Berth B4, Chatham Maritime Marina"
I now await a reply.