RYA Says we can go sailing - but only with our household.

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"From Wednesday, 13 May unlimited outdoor activity will be permitted in England, and we understand that this will include all forms of boating. The Prime Minister also indicated that people would be permitted to travel to other destinations in order to exercise. Any activity will still need to be alone or with members of a single household, and social distancing must be followed at all times. .... The RYA will review the Government guidance due to be published on Monday, 11 May. The guidance is expected to contain a level of detail that will enable the RYA to issue further advice and guidance for RYA Members, Affiliated Clubs and Training Centres before Wednesday, 13 May. Where there is any uncertainty within the guidelines we will seek urgent clarification. "

Full bulletin here: RYA welcomes return to boating
 
oldharry said:
"From Wednesday, 13 May unlimited outdoor activity will be permitted in England, and we understand that this will include all forms of boating. The Prime Minister also indicated that people would be permitted to travel to other destinations in order to exercise. Any activity will still need to be alone or with members of a single household, and social distancing must be followed at all times. .... The RYA will review the Government guidance due to be published on Monday, 11 May. The guidance is expected to contain a level of detail that will enable the RYA to issue further advice and guidance for RYA Members, Affiliated Clubs and Training Centres before Wednesday, 13 May. Where there is any uncertainty within the guidelines we will seek urgent clarification. "

Full bulletin here: RYA welcomes return to boating
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Do you believe them?
 
Meanwhile the local harbour master is consulting with the trade organisation to work out what was actually approved.
 
atol said:
you can stay overnight if you pay council tax for the boat as your primary residence,other wise it is a second home,and not allowed
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The RYA announcement says "From Wednesday, 13 May unlimited outdoor activity will be permitted in England, and we understand that this will include all forms of boating."

If there's no limit on the time I can spend boating, why can't I sleep on it?
 
pvb said:
The RYA announcement says "From Wednesday, 13 May unlimited outdoor activity will be permitted in England, and we understand that this will include all forms of boating."

If there's no limit on the time I can spend boating, why can't I sleep on it?
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i guess for the same reason use of caravans and second homes is not allowed,or booking a holiday at a resort
 
pvb said:
So what if I sleep during the day and sail overnight? Is that allowed?
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at the moment you would get a £100 pound fine on the way out,and a £200 fine on the way back in if leaving the marina in most places where boating is restricted by the harbour authority
 
Just posted by CHC, I read it we are good to go (for now...):

Recreational boating and other water use
The Government has advised that from Wednesday 13 May, unlimited outdoor activity will be permitted in England. It is unclear whether this includes any, or all forms of boating, or something in between. The Department of Culture, Media and Sport have undertaken to clarify the position this week.

Government has also advised that people would be permitted to travel to other destinations in order to exercise, but that any activity will still need to be alone or with members of a single household and social distancing must be followed at all times.

Chichester Harbour remains open to vessels operating within government guidance.

It is incumbent on the Conservancy and other operators of marine facilities in Chichester Harbour to look after the safety of users and importantly the safety of their staff. In anticipation of a return to some form of recreational boating (subject to DCMS advice) the Conservancy have put in place the following measures and advice:

  • Please follow social distancing guidance (stay 2 metres apart where possible).
  • Conservancy jetties at Itchenor and Emsworth are marked with direction of travel and 2m spacing on the ‘T’ Head.
  • Please wash your hands regularly.
  • Visitor facilities will not be available for overnight stays, and no rafting.
  • Please confirm that any facilities you intend to travel to are open and have agreed to receive you, both in Chichester Harbour and beyond.
  • Maintenance piles are not available.
  • Rescues pose a risk to both the casualty and the rescuer and there is likely to be reduced rescue response capacity in the Harbour. Please ensure that your craft is well maintained and that you sail within the limits of your abilities.
  • If social distancing requirements cannot be maintained facilities may need more intrusive management or be closed
Please continue take action to prevent the potential spread of infection. The latest guidance from the UK Government can be found here.

While we await further government guidance, we are content for harbour users to take exercise on the water in kayaks, paddleboards and the like, and that the owners of vessels on moorings can access them to confirm their safety.
 
Solent harbour authorities - QHM, Portsmouth, Cowes Harbour Commission, and Hamble Harbour Master - were apparently meeting today to agree a co-ordinated response to the changes that the Government has announced, and to try to fill in the gaps. It’s now past close of business and none of them have provided updated guidance. They don’t seem quite so keen to follow RYA guidance now as they were in late March. Are Harbour authorities elsewhere in England being any more proactive?
 
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