Thursday, 27th May 2021
CORRESPONDENCE TO SYC Members via email on Thursday 27 May
Hi Members,
The Acting Premier has announced circuit breaker restrictions from 11:59pm tonight Thursday 27 May. They will remain in place until 11:59pm on Thursday 3 June 2021. That means there are five permitted reasons to leave home and the return of the 5km radius. Those 5 reasons are: shopping, authorised work, care or caregiving, to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and exercise (there is a 2 hour limit on exercise and you may only exercise with 1 other person).
SYC is very well prepared for this situation and we will maintain the needs of the Club and our several hundred boat owners during this time. Please note the following as it relates to SYC for the duration of the lockdown;
- Communication – our phones will be manned daily from 10am – 4pm 9599 0999.
- Safety Officer – We will have a designated safety officer onsite each day to assist with our marina, facility and environmental obligations. As is normally the case, if we discover anything that we think might need some attention (boat owners), we’ll do our best to rectify the situation if action is required and we’ll also give you a call to update you on the situation. The name and phone number of the safety officer will be on display at the Ken King Centre and they will be onsite between 9am – 4pm daily.
- Boat Checks – If you are unable to get down to the Club as you live outside of the 5km radius, and would like a staff member to check on your vessel, then please let boating know [email protected] – we will be providing daily checks of all areas of the Club including the Marina, Boat Yard, Hardstand and Off the Beach areas.
- Ken King Centre – From Friday 28 May, the Ken King Centre will be open daily from 9am – 4pm offering takeaway coffees, takeaway beverages and very limited takeaway food.
- If you reside within 5km – For boat owning Members, and all Members who live within a 5km radius of SYC you can visit SYC and check on your boat whilst you are getting in your daily exercise (i.e. walking or riding) or buying food and beverage from the Ken King Centre. You can also drive to the Club, park and then get in your exercise. Please refrain from having any form of gatherings on your vessel as these are not permitted.
- Clubhouse & Rescheduled Club Events – the main clubhouse will be closed from midnight tonight and accordingly the following club events will be rescheduled;
- Wednesday Wonders Presentation Night (was scheduled Fri 28 May)
- Volunteers Appreciation Dinner (was scheduled Tue 1 June)
- All internal training courses including the academy
- Boating – unfortunately we are not permitted to run any organised SYC boating activities during this lockdown and recreational activities including boating and fishing (via a facility) are not allowed.
- Boat Yard – the boat yard and travel lift operations will not be open – if we are called on to assist with an emergency e.g. a sinking vessel, then we are permitted to assist.
- COVID-19 requirements – If coming down, naturally all of the normal COVID-19 requirements apply whilst onsite – social distancing, wearing a face covering and practising good hygiene.
- QR Code – if you patronise the Ken King Centre, please ensure you check in on the displayed Government QR code.
- Monjon Security – SYC uses Monjon, a specialist security company, to keep an eye on things. These important services include mobile patrol services after hours, 7 days per week. These include overnight marina and venue patrols, electronic surveillance including alarm monitoring services and emergency incident management security services. These services are in place and will be fully operational during the lockdown.
Can we help? If we can assist any of our Members, especially those who may be lonely at this difficult time, then please reach out to me and I will endeavour to assist – you may just like a friendly phone call from a fellow Member. Please let me know [email protected].
As further announcements are made, we will be in touch
Warm Regards & Stay Safe,
Richard Hewett
Chief Executive