Covid-19 Response Road Map

[Midnight Blue]

I thought some of you might be interested in this view from "Motor Boats Owner" of the way forward out of lockdown...
On the 22nd of February, the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, set out
his ‘Covid-19 Response Road Map’ for Spring, issuing important dates which
will lead England out of lockdown. These dates will be subject to ongoing
regular assessment of cases and a four test strategy. For boaters the guidance
is confusing with the 8th of March seeing the return of outdoor recreation,
overnight stays still not permitted in England and the ‘Stay at Home’ guidance
remaining in place at until the 29th of March. Whilst awaiting for more detailed
boating-related guidance to be released, it is Motorboat Owner’s interpretation
that leisure day boating may be permissible with household members during
this March period whilst travelling locally, with consideration of Covid impact
and possible implications to rescue services. However, the key date for boating
in England is the 12th of April. This date could, subject to government Covid
case assessments, mark a full return to boating, with overnight stays to be
permitted in England with household members, then with one other household
or in a group of no more than 6 from the 17th of May

[nickkieffer1]

The 29th looks to be the day for a return, my club is expecting to re open then. I will not be able to "go boating then" for those that can the reaction of marinas and Harbour facilities will be more important . After last years obstructions and we must hope they do not return to spoil a long awaited summer afloat . I will just be happy to get finished enough to be launching by August. Nick

[Midnight Blue]

I have received further information, this time from Cowes Harbour Commission.
I hope its useful for planning your summer...

https://www.cowesharbourcommission.co.u ... f_lockdown
Regards
Paul