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23 November 2020

Based on the latest government announcements which came into effect as of Monday 23 November, the following now applies to our core on-water boating activities.

 

Keelboat Update

It has been great to be back on the water running our favourite keelboat events.

For our keelboat racing, there is a range of important information to take note of:

  • All races for the balance of 2020 will be standalone races each day and will not form part of a series; All series will commence as of January 2021;
  • The Notices of Races are available online and entries are now open for the Spring Racing. Links for both of these are available below.
  • Our existing Sailing Instructions will be extended until the end of December 2020 in an effort to re-commence sailing in the same manner/format as previous racing (see below link); 
  • Due to COVID-19 restrictions all boats and competitors are required to comply with the keelboat racing plan available in the Club COVIDSafe plan.
  • There will be no prize giving ceremonies, winner announcements or gatherings after racing, but we’ll find a way to make sure race winners are recognised and receive their glasses;
  • The calendar is available through eCal and you can also download a PDF through the below link.

As of Monday 23 November, the following will no longer apply:

  • There will no longer be any crew limits for race days.
  • Masks and social distancing are no longer required while sailing.

Important Keelboat links:

If you have any queries on the return to racing, please do not hesitate to contact the Boating Office.

 

Off the Beach Update

With some record numbers throughout November, it’s great to have so many enthused members and guests participating in OTB Club racing!

There is a range of important information to take note of that relates to the return to training and racing as set out below:

  • Racing has recommenced on Sundays at 2.00pm (new interim start time for the Spring Series) and 6pm on Fridays.
  • The Notice of Race, online entry and Sailing Instructions are now available through the below links.
  • Due to COVID-19 restrictions all boats and competitors are required to comply with the Off the Beach racing plan available in the Club COVIDSafe plan (link below).

As of Monday 23 November, the following changes apply to OTB:

  • Double handed dinghy sailors are now able to sail with each other irrespective of whether they live together or not.
  • Masks and social distancing are no longer required while sailing.
  • Group sizes (i.e. rigging areas) are now increased to 50 people. Whilst rigging, masks are also no required as long as you are maintaining 1.5m from others.

Important off the beach links:

If you have any OTB queries, please don’t hesitate to contact the Boating Office.

 

Recreational Boating Update

With the ability to host events now permitted and with a successful fishing competition held in mid-November, we now look forward to running more of our favourites over the coming months whilst complying with COVID-19 requirements.

It is our intention to run the following events with final details to be confirmed:

  1. Whalley Cup Nav Rally – 29 November – this will be open to all boats, power and sail and a great opportunity to test your skills. Click here for more information.
  2. Docklands Cruise in Company – 11-13 December – we hope to offer a short cruise to Docklands which is always a great couple of days that aren’t to be missed.

If you’d like to stay up to date with our Rec Boating activities, make sure you sign up to the Recreational Boating enews (click here)!

To view the Recreational Boating calendar, click here. If you download the eCal calendar, your device will automatically populate as more events are added.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the Boating Office.