Harwich Haven Authority have ok’ed sailing.

From HHA FB page

We have been following the Government’s advice in respect of Coronavirus and have put measures in place to limit risks to stakeholders, our staff, emergency services and the public.

Over the past few days the government has announced, through DEFRA and the Department of Culture, Media and Sport, that some leisure activities, including boating and angling could resume.
The British Ports Association and the UK Harbour Masters’ Association are seeking clarification on the detail of this announcement with the Government at national level.
Specific guidance is expected shortly. Therefore, until we have confirmation of these details, the Authority’s visitor pontoons at Ha'penny Pier will remain closed. Once clarification of any remaining government restrictions or provisions become clear we will review the decision as to whether we re-open the visitor pontoons.
However, in line with the latest advice, the Authority can confirm that it is now permissible to use the waters of the Haven for boating and angling. If your boat is kept in a marina or other facility, then you will need to liaise directly with them to arrange access to your boat.
Please be mindful that these facilities will need to put measures in place to ensure your and their own staff safety before granting access. Safety of all stakeholders on the Haven’s waters is paramount. If you do choose to venture out onto the water once again, please be mindful of your actions and make sure that they are not likely to increase risks to any other people using those waters.
All leisure vessels users should also be advised that the Royal Yachting Association makes it clear in their latest statement that they are still ‘engaging with the RNLI and representatives from the ports and leisure marine industry to help ensure a safe return to recreational boating activity
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Good news, but do we know if ABP are following the Gov advice? AFAIK at present they have not been allowing passage through the lock for leisure craft. Our boat is "trapped" in Ipswich Haven and we would like to bring her home next week if ABP allow. I have looked at their website, but the latest news - no date - basically says "Watch this space" but that might have appeared after the announcement over the weekend.
 
Leighb said:
Good news, but do we know if ABP are following the Gov advice? AFAIK at present they have not been allowing passage through the lock for leisure craft. Our boat is "trapped" in Ipswich Haven and we would like to bring her home next week if ABP allow. I have looked at their website, but the latest news - no date - basically says "Watch this space" but that might have appeared after the announcement over the weekend.
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A big fairline went down the river earlier so assume that locked out, unless of course classed as commerical as under going sea trials.
 
Good news. ABP have now updated their NTM and it includes leisure craft as permitted. I have spoken to Linda at Ipswich Haven and she confirmed that we would be OK to move our boat back to Woolverstone when it suits.?
 
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