longjohnsilver
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2 tests, 1 before leaving their own country and another in the UK within 2 days of arrival. Unless it’s changed yet again. And new rules to be announced on Thursday.
Southampton Boat Show 2021 Covid test to enter regardless of Vaccination status
- Thread starter MikeB.
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Koeketiene
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Yes, they will have obtained a test ABROAD to be allowed into the UK.
However just one flaw, PCR or LFT tests taken abroad are not recognised by the NHS app (which SIBS seems to exclusively rely on).
Don't ask me how I know this.
Koeketiene
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You don't have to take the 'day 2' test when you will in in the country <48 hrs.
Again, first hand experience. (well, my son earlier this month)
longjohnsilver
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I stand corrected.
I hadn’t considered someone spending less than 48 hours in the country. So you’re saying that no one from abroad will be able to enter the show because they can’t register any test on the NHS app? There must be a way around it, but certainly not shown in the terms issued by the organisers.
Bilgediver
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I am not sure it recognises us furriners north of the border either!!!!!!!
Koeketiene
Well-known member
That is exactly what I'm saying (ever since post #9).
The NHS (and their app) is entirely residency based.
I had planned to travel over on the Caen-Portsmouth ferry - vaccination certificate and negative PCR test to hand.
Arriving in the UK late afternoon/early evening.
Attend SIBS the folliwing day.
Taking the morning ferry back to France the day after.
Thereby spending <48 hours in Britain - so avoiding the 'day 2' test.
This extra LFT/NHS app requirement effectively means I can not attend.
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longjohnsilver
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Have you contacted the organisers for their thoughts on how you can attend?
Koeketiene
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Oddly enough, I have. Or rather, I tried.
There's a phone number for enquiries.
Called that and 3 people played pass the parcel before the call was disconnected.
There is another option open to me, I could try writing.
For some reason, there's no e-mail address to handle enquiries.
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JumbleDuck
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Doesn't matter. You don't need the app, because the text message or email they send you to confirm the result will do just as well.
longjohnsilver
Well-known member
If he’s not registered with the NHS can he log his result onto the system? Same applies to any non resident who wants to attend.Doesn't matter. You don't need the app, because the text message or email they send you to confirm the result will do just as well.
lustyd
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No, you can't enter a test result without a valid postcode and a bunch of other detailed personal information, I just tried.
longjohnsilver
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Just as I suspected.
JumbleDuck
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Pfft. Think of something. The boat show postcode is SO15 1ST or the RYS is PO31 7QT.
lustyd
Well-known member
Are you suggesting it's acceptable to enter false data? Surely that would invalidate the whole circus ?
Stemar
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Well, I had thought about going, but getting a test and fighting the NHS app is a faff too far.
That's one ticket they won't be selling
That's one ticket they won't be selling
Ehecatl
Member
I know 3 potential attendees plus me that won't bother as a result of this. This will prove to be very expensive for the show and the exhibitors
Hermit
Active member
Sounds great to me. Will be quiet and the stands will be offering discounts as not many people there. I just wish I was rich enough to pay for Sainsbury's to shut to others while I was shopping...
INT QRK
Member
Sounds great to me. Will be quiet and the stands will be offering discounts as not many people there. I just wish I was rich enough to pay for Sainsbury's to shut to others while I was shopping...
Enjoy it, at this rate it won't be there for you to so do next year.
capnsensible
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Might be that when people realise the moaney old fuss pots won't be there, others will arrive in droves. They will recognise they won't get stuck in a queue behind someone arguing about the quality of laces in some deck shoes, the exact chemical composition of hull polish or how the makers of some electronic equipment have clearly got it all wrong.
Never mind discounts, the poor sods on the stands should have a boat show surcharge. ?
Never mind discounts, the poor sods on the stands should have a boat show surcharge. ?
LONG_KEELER
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Healthy list of exhibitors .
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I wonder what sort of weather will be dished up for them.
It's been the weirdest summer I can remember. It'll take three good one's to make
up for the lost sailing mileage for this one.
Full Exhibitor List | Southampton International Boat Show
I wonder what sort of weather will be dished up for them.
It's been the weirdest summer I can remember. It'll take three good one's to make
up for the lost sailing mileage for this one.