Sailing a Merlin 2 people different households
29/06/2020 19:08:05 | Just a query as to how clubs are tackling this issue Are any clubs using mitigating actions to start racing again Indeed can we use such actions whatever they are Missing my yotting |
29/06/2020 20:45:13 Stuart Bates |
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29/06/2020 21:01:14 Colin | I'm struggling to find the parts that relate directly to sailing |
29/06/2020 21:39:15 Gareth Griffiths | Is it appropriate for people from different households to sail together in the same dinghy or keelboat? The Government is trusting people to continue to act responsibly, and follow the guidance on what they should and should not do. Therefore, participants will have to make their own decisions on whether they can sail their dinghy or keelboat whilst maintaining adequate social distancing. The current guidance, which is to maintain 2m social distancing, would make it impossible for two people from different households to sail most dinghies and small keelboats. It may well be possible in larger keelboats if extra care is taken. From the 4th July social distancing remains at 2 metres unless you use mitigating measures which will allow a reduction to 1 metre plus. On a boat, these mitigations could include (in addition to being outdoors) 1m separation marks on the deck, wearing gloves or face coverings, avoiding face to face contact, cleaning procedures etc. The risk should be assessed case by case and from the 4th July, with the correct mitigation in place, it may be possible for 2 people from different households to sail certain dinghies and small keelboats. As an example, a risk assessment may deem the risk to be low enough in a trapeze dinghy in strong winds, but too high in a 2 person hiking boat where the crew sit side by side for prolonged periods of time. Similarly it may be easier to manage the risk when not under the pressure of racing. What responsibilities do we have as a club over members, https://www.rya.org.uk/SiteCollectionDocuments/clubs/RYA%20C19%20gov%20guidance%20QAs%20%20.pdf |
30/06/2020 04:04:12 Colin | Thanks Gareth So bottom line no merlin sailing ? |
09/07/2020 23:45:27 Gareth Griffiths NHRC |
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10/07/2020 14:07:00 Logan |
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11/07/2020 21:10:55 Gareth Griffiths | I think it would be pretty hard to price Covid19 was caught via sailing or safety boat duty, anything water based rather than normal life. But I think most people wanting to sail together could have a very honest conversation and would happily sign a disclaimer to say so. I know my crew and I would..! |
12/07/2020 15:25:56 Logan | Think you get into tricky territory with disclaimers If something does go wrong guess worried truly where you stand Not my area of expertise |
14/07/2020 08:14:39 Gareth Griffiths NHRC | I think most people know their crew well enough to consider them a safe bet to interact with closely in a dinghy. If you don’t then you shouldn’t sail. |
14/07/2020 21:00:56 Alan3571 | I think we all understand the rules and we shouldn't be putting other people at risk just because we want to go sailing ….. you might trust your crew but you can't see COVID19 and you don't know if they have it! Bit like drugs, it can be really exciting and you might be fine doing it but best to 'just say no'!! |
15/07/2020 09:24:57 Gareth Griffiths NHRC |
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15/07/2020 09:53:02 Dom | Can we move the inlands to somewhere near Barnard Castle? |
15/07/2020 21:06:10 Bear Necessities | Try sailing with your partner. Almost 40 years racing together and still enjoying it. Just remember you only have to say it once! |
16/07/2020 08:58:49 Gareth Griffiths NHRC | Bear that’s unfortunately not possible for everyone |
30/07/2020 13:48:05 RJH |
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30/07/2020 14:42:18 Gareth Griffiths NHRC | Great News for so many sailors. |
02/08/2020 18:50:29 Andrew Mills |
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07/08/2020 14:33:44 Louise Johnson |
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