ianc1200
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Titchmarsh sent out an e mail asking everybody to keep away.
Did wonder how it affects the many liveaboards there though.
Did wonder how it affects the many liveaboards there though.
I have also seen an authoritative Q&A site where it states the exact opposite!!!On the PM radio programme, they had a listeners' questions session and one was "Can I drive somewhere to walk?". The answer was yes provided that you walked in a responsibly socially distant manner. So if you drive to the boat, keep away from other people and go out solo or with someone you live with, I can't see the difference between that and driving to go for a walk. Yet again, the governement advice leaves too much leeway for interpretation.
I know the line has to be drawn somewhere, but it's difficult to explain why my 17 year old grandaughter can visit her Dad but her 19 year old sister cannot.
They accept that they can't sail two person dinghies but why not Lasers or windsurfers or SUPs.
The answer has to be "because the law says so!"
Thankfully they are both responsible people, but I sympathise with parents of stroppy teenagers.
Fair point.What about the risk if they have an issue and need rescue, and the risks that RNLI/support boat crew may be exposed to?
I feel quite chuffed that my smallest-possible Mountfield petrol pusher should induce envy, even though a pair of scissors might do as well for my patch.I did once have a big enough garden to have mower envy.
The big crane was at Wolverstone today so I assume they were launching.
Surely this is all about common sense really.
The notice to mariners says" we strongly recommend" and not you can't.
The thing is they don't want a load of yachties driving out of London on a sunny day, getting in the usual pickle and infecting every where into the bargain !! On the other hand if you live in Burnham or nearby I see no reason why you can't pop down, keep your self to your self and have a sail around for a few hours as your exercise. For body and mind.
If we are sensible and keep a low profile no one will worry, if we behave like idiots and become noticed then we will get stopped.
And don't phone the harbour master and ask permission. It puts him in a predicament and I would imagine he will say no. He won't want to but hasn't a choice!
Or the car breaks down or a accidentWhat about the risk if they have an issue and need rescue, and the risks that RNLI/support boat crew may be exposed to?
Quite a good illustrative video - FB sorryIt's somewhat telling, when the govt has to produce adverts to tell people how to wash their hands. Happy birthday.............
You got to wonder what part of stay at home people are not understanding.
In simple terms keep out of everyones way and don't be or even possibly be a burden on the NHS or any other emergency services.
So very simple Stay at home