Channel Islands - Restrictions

[misterhino]

Is there anyone here in a position to know how the restrictions on visitors are being applied in the Channel Islands?

The States website says visitors (including visiting yachts) must self-isolate for 14 days. Does this mean anchor off for 14 days, moor up in marina but not leave the boat, moor up and not leave the boat except for essential reasons?

Anyone with personal knowledge?

Thanks

 

[duncan99210]

The principal instruction is to avoid unnecessary travel. I’d therefore not be setting off for the islands until that advice is reversed.
As for self isolation, this is from the Jersey government website:

”Self-isolation or isolation however is quite different – it requires you to avoid any contact with others and to remain in a physically isolated space so that you cannot transmit infection to others.”

Taken at face value, you’d be expected to remain in your boat for 14 days, either at anchor or in the marina, unless you’ve arranged for somewhere ashore to self isolate. Reading round the rules, they’re predicated on individuals arriving and immediately transferring to land based accommodation for self isolation. There‘s a one hour period where an arrival is allowed to use public transport before entering their 14 days of quarantine.

 

[guernseyman]

Similar in Guernsey.
If you are not self-isolating travel within the Bailiwick is not restricted.

We have had 273 samples tested, with 2 positive results (both returning islanders), 156 negative results, and 115 results awaited from the UK.
On-island analysis of tests is being set up to reduce the time to get results.

 

[Blue Sunray]

The LNTM is pretty unambiguous:

http://www.harbours.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=124005&p=0

 

[rich]

Ports of Jersey
all the latest news here.

 

[Zing]

It’s the same in the Isle of Man. 2 week quarantine on arriving. Can be in your house if you have one to go to I believe.

 

[Minchsailor]

As the Channel Islands are a self-contained remote community, I question why, in the current circumstances, anybody should even consider visiting them?

 

[guernseyman]

As the Channel Islands are a self-contained remote community, I question why, in the current circumstances, anybody should even consider visiting them?

I would describe us as neither self-contained nor remote, being within sight of the Normandy mainland.

 

[Blue Sunray]

As the Channel Islands are a self-contained remote community, I question why, in the current circumstances, anybody should even consider visiting them?

Because Channel Islands are a self-contained remote community?

 

[misterhino]

The LNTM is pretty unambiguous:

http://www.harbours.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=124005&p=0

Thanks

That is useful, so 14 days on the boat if you go down there.

 

[rich]

Notice to Mariners № 09 of 2020 Jersey Territorial Waters

(Update and re-issue of Notice to Mariner № 08 of 2020)

COVID-19 – Visiting and local vessels

Mariners are advised of requirements relating to the self-isolation of persons arriving into Jersey: Travel advice for coronavirus (COVID-19) All persons landing in Jersey must self-isolate for 14 days. This includes arrivals from UK, Guernsey, Europe and the rest of the world and applies whether or not persons are displaying flu-like symptoms. Commercial vessels will be required to complete a Maritime Declaration of Health. Leisure vessels may continue to operate unrestricted provided they remain within local waters i.e depart Jersey, and return Jersey without landing elsewhere in between. In accordance with social distancing requirements you should not take people from outside your household on board your vessel.

In addition, all mariners are requested to observe social distancing as per the Government of Jersey guidance below: Government of Jersey - Health and wellbeing - Coronavirus Social distancing - FAQs for individuals.pdf

With immediate effect, Notice to Mariner No.08 of 2020 is cancelled and superseded by this notice, which will remain in force until further notice

 

[JumbleDuck]

As the Channel Islands are a self-contained remote community, I question why, in the current circumstances, anybody should even consider visiting them?

To buy a two stroke outboard, obviously.