Anyone expecting marinas to open after Sundays announcement

[Sadlerfin]

CI marina's now open but little sign from the Welsh government today so a confused message.

What do the forum think the chances are?

For the life of me I can't see why not as long as we social distance, I could spend days pottering around my boat.......

Derek

 

[Kukri]

I think that it is possible. There will be huge pressure from second home owners and caravan owners.

 

[BabySharkDooDooDooDooDoo]

The reports in yesterday's papers suggested outdoor sports such as angling or golf would reccomence in June.

However today's headlines tell a difference story

 

[doug748]

I think it is easier politically just to dither, so dithering is what we will get.

 

[awol]

I doubt it very much. After yesterday's kite flying by the "Incredibles" was given short shrift by the adults of Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast I don't think there is going to be much more than a tightening of car use and being allowed out very locally twice a day for exercise. Boris will try to spin the "huge" efforts, "incredible" PPE procurement, "incredible" test numbers, etc. as a great success but the reality of his government's failure is becoming more and more obvious.

 

[BabySharkDooDooDooDooDoo]

I'm not entirely sure of the rules in Scotland but in England we have never been stopped from going out more than once for exercise and there is no limitation on how far that might take you

 

[CapPugwash]

Hello all.

The Scottish Goverment is seeking ideas and the suggestion below has been proposed to restart sailing. It features a scientific study on the risks of all sport including Sailing. Hopefully it will gather enough votes before Sunday.

Restart Sailing — Scottish Government Dialogue

 

[Baroudeur]

Would be great to know the RYA are on the lobbying case again right now..

 

[DoubleEnder]

I saw two boats out sailing today and it looked lovely. Good for them

 

[steve yates]

I'm not entirely sure of the rules in Scotland but in England we have never been stopped from going out more than once for exercise and there is no limitation on how far that might take you

I dont think your right there. Fairly sure the instructions were only go outside for essential trips only, to get medicines and food, and for an hours exercise a day, near your home in the company of no more than two people??

 

[BabySharkDooDooDooDooDoo]

There is plenty of guidance/instructions saying just that in terms of exercise

However, the actual regulations do not contain these limitations.

Edit - These can be read here The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020

 

[Lucy52]

I doubt if much will change, maybe we will be allowed to check the safety of the vessel, the battery and sea cocks for example. That is if we are lucky.
We need boats to be aligned with light aircraft not caravans as they are different in kind and need similar attention to aircraft. Caravans don't sink or float off down the river.

 

[Lucy52]

A review of the current law:

The lawfulness of the Coronavirus Restrictions Legislation imposing ‘Lockdown’

 

[CapPugwash]

I saw two boats out sailing today and it looked lovely. Good for them

Where did you see them?

 

[Sandy]

I am not expecting any change in the position many marinas and boatyards have taken.

If they do I'd be delighted to get back to my rewiring, varnishing and waxing projects.

 

[CapPugwash]

I am not expecting any change in the position many marinas and boatyards have taken.

If they do I'd be delighted to get back to my rewiring, varnishing and waxing projects.

Vote for this...

Restart Sailing — Scottish Government Dialogue

I think if we get enough votes, things will move in the right direction. I'd be happy just to spend my time fixing up the old girl.

 

[doug748]

Thanks for that jvf. It's worth nicking a quote from that document:

"Italian university Politecnico di Torino has collaborated with the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) to release a more-than-400 page report detailing its findings about which sports are safest in a coronavirus-plagued world and which are most dangerous............................

....................According to the study, sports that fall into the 0 category, with 'almost no possibility' of spreading the infection, are disciplines like sailing, open water swimming, golf, and tennis. "

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[bdh198]

Vote for this...

Restart Sailing — Scottish Government Dialogue

I think if we get enough votes, things will move in the right direction. I'd be happy just to spend my time fixing up the old girl.

How do I vote? And am I able to vote if I’m not in Scotland?

(I’m about as far away from Scotland as you can get in mainland UK)

 

[CapPugwash]

Thanks for that jvf. It's worth nicking a quote from that document:

"Italian university Politecnico di Torino has collaborated with the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) to release a more-than-400 page report detailing its findings about which sports are safest in a coronavirus-plagued world and which are most dangerous............................

....................According to the study, sports that fall into the 0 category, with 'almost no possibility' of spreading the infection, are disciplines like sailing, open water swimming, golf, and tennis. "

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Yes, this is why we should all vote for it. If we can get it on the review agenda there has to be some sort of movment,

 

[CapPugwash]

How do I vote? And am I able to vote if I’m not in Scotland?

(I’m about as far away from Scotland as you can get in mainland UK)

you just register with your email. I'm not sure about the rules about who can vote though.