As you will know, from Wednesday, 2 December, our area will be in Tier 2 of the Government’s new virus control arrangements and I am pleased to say that we will therefore be open for sailing on Sundays from 6 December. You may be aware that we have for some years not opened on Saturdays from the first of December to the end of March, owing to the lack of interest and to conserve OOD duties.
For the time being, the basis of operating will be as before the lockdown, People wishing to attend will need to book via the Eventbrite system and the clubhouse will remain off-limits, with the exception of access to the toilets. Changing rooms and showers will not be available and the galley will remain closed.
The Government has said it will keep its system of tiers and associated restrictions under regular review. The Club will continue to monitor the changing situation and the advice provided by the RYA and revise its arrangements accordingly. Activities over the festive season will be advised closer to the time. Note that the Club’s AGM has been delayed until 24 February, 2021 and will be held on-line.
Dutyman will be open for bookings and I would ask you to register for duties – which will continue to include OOD C – so that we have the required safety cover.
Hopefully, the next news will be better and allow us to open more of our facilities.
Meanwhile, stay safe and remember: hands, face, space.
Merv Clark
Commodore
