Guernsey allows leisure boating

[ari]

Guernsey Coastguard is urging all boatowners to think very carefully before taking a private vessel out of any Guernsey harbour, marina and berths following the announcement of a relaxation of the rules on the private pleasure boat use during the COVID-19 lockdown measures due to the come into force on 00:01am local time on 2 May 2020.

Prior to 2 May 2020, private boatowners and operators could not put to open sea. Now some restricted use of private vessels under set criteria is permitted.

More here: Advice to boat owners following changes to COVID-19 restrictions - Guernsey Harbours

 

[Keith-i]

And Jersey. We can venture out of our homes for up to 4 hours now for any purpose including recreational boating. Still need to maintain social distancing and try not to need the emergency services.

 

[tetleys]

Great news for Jersey, I just need Condor to start sailing again and travel restrictions to ease , and I can get to my boat in Elizabeth Marina
Enjoy your time out on the water Keth-i

Cheers
Tetleys

 

[longjohnsilver]

That all sounds very encouraging.. I hope I can get over to Guernsey some time this summer to fill up with cheap diesel. And enjoy the island.

 

[ari]

Let's hope we get similar rulings here soon.