Is Racing Allowed?

Originally posted by didlydon

   I'm not convinced racing more than 6 single handers is permitted under the "meet 6 people" rule.  The 6 person meeting is still > 2m.  I suspect it wont be policed.  BUT if there was an outbreak and T&T actually got involved and there were say 18 racers named... someone might start to ask some questions.

That said, the government has allowed the return of competative sport, some of which will be <2m.  

Originally posted by didlydon

We can't physically do it & maintain a healthy distance in the race box
A race box can run single person.  You may need to add some automation (check out Android DSRC App) or if you need two people can one be in and one outside the box.

Originally posted by didlydon

or safety boat -
RYA has suggested single manning 2 RIBs instead of double manning 1.  IF something bad happens both RIBs attend and if necessary helm of 1 anchors and transfers to the other. You will be within 2m, It will be an emergency. You will try to stay apart. You will keep the time to a minimum.

Originally posted by didlydon

  or changing room
Is it necessary?  We are brought up with such luxuries so we expect them.  In the summer, turning up with swimming gear on under clothes seems easy enough to switch to a wetsuit.  (Dry Suit - turn up in huggy bear - its pre-warmed).  Changing at the end of the day possible under a towel or dry robe if you want to be posh

Originally posted by didlydon

& keep things as "sterile" as we should.
Restrict numbers. No gear to be kept in change (put it back in the car {mentioned the other day at a club meeting it was like a revelation!}) wipe down the bench with cleaning wipe before and after use.  Certainly going to be an issue for capacity...

Lets not rush too quickly back to how it was before & risk & second wave of this bugger!    
Couldn't agree more.  I think we are unlikely to allow formal racing until July - and really looking for one or more of the following:

- Relaxation of the 6 people rule
- A formal ruling on amateur sport
- Relaxation of the 2m distance

We would like some better clarity on changing rooms and are vaguely hopeful that sort of thing will come with announcements on Gyms etc.

Either this weekend's protests will have shown the virus is down and gone, or we have a second wave coming and we can forget July!

Some of our current work is about being ready to race when the time comes.  So getting our old automation in the race box cleaned off, tested and fully replaced with DSRC if needed.