Clubs still allowing sailing

   The lockdown seems to be reducing transmission of Covid. The number of people ignoring the " rules" is reducing and the parks are full of people walking and not partying.

And then , we seem to have clubs allowing members to sail.

Ok the risk is fairly low- but apart from the damage this is doing to the reputation  of sailing- why have sailors chosen not to follow instructions to save lives?

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ian.r.mcdonald Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 24 Feb 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 440	Post Options Post Reply Quote ian.r.mcdonald Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Clubs still allowing sailing Posted: 13 Apr 20 at 8:59am
	The lockdown seems to be reducing transmission of Covid. The number of people ignoring the " rules" is reducing and the parks are full of people walking and not partying. And then , we seem to have clubs allowing members to sail. Ok the risk is fairly low- but apart from the damage this is doing to the reputation of sailing- why have sailors chosen not to follow instructions to save lives?

Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Apr 20 at 9:07am
	We do?
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Guests Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Quote Reply Posted: 13 Apr 20 at 10:47am
	Which clubs?

ian.r.mcdonald Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 24 Feb 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 440	Post Options Post Reply Quote ian.r.mcdonald Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Apr 20 at 12:05pm
	It seems so widespread that I am loath to start by highlighting the Midland clubs that I am aware of. It would seem to be standard procedure for the club to believe they are absolving themselves by closing or part closing the clubhouse and then say they are leaving members to free sail of their own choice. My personal view is that clubs should be giving a stronger lead than this. Or is it just webmasters not updating their websites?

iGRF Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 07 Mar 11 Location: Hythe Online Status: Offline Posts: 6499	Post Options Post Reply Quote iGRF Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Apr 20 at 12:36pm
	Both mine couldn't wait to lock down and lock us out, double lock on the lake and codes changed at the coast.
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Gordon 1430 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 27 Jun 17 Location: Lee on Solent Online Status: Offline Posts: 310	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gordon 1430 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Apr 20 at 12:41pm
	The Solent has been empty over the weekend, I saw a couple of SUP yesterday but no sailing boats. Their has been reports of the odd windsurfer and kite boarder but nothing like normal. Marinas are closed and Harbour masters are apparently not letting people go out the harbours.. Whilst our club is closed you could change and launch on the public slipway, but to my knowledge nobody has.
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ian.r.mcdonald Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 24 Feb 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 440	Post Options Post Reply Quote ian.r.mcdonald Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Apr 20 at 12:44pm
	Perhaps I have just stumbled across the only two clubs getting it wrong Hope so !

Guests Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Quote Reply Posted: 13 Apr 20 at 12:55pm
	So name and shame...

ian.r.mcdonald Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 24 Feb 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 440	Post Options Post Reply Quote ian.r.mcdonald Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Apr 20 at 2:09pm
	I am hoping that this discussion will circulate and get some action from the ( I hope) few transgressors.

The Moo Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 01 Jun 06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 809	Post Options Post Reply Quote The Moo Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Apr 20 at 2:17pm
	Although it does not specifically say it on our website, I can assure you that our Midlands based sailing club at Leamington Spa is well and truly locked down. No sailing until it is all over.