Although coronavirus lockdown restrictions are being lifted and major sports events are gearing-up, it seems that open sailing events are still being cancelled
Auckland returns to Lockdown
Auckland, New Zealand returns to coronavirus Alert Level 3 after four new cases were found
What the easing of government restrictions mean to your club
This week’s RYA Club Zone video focusses on the latest easing of Government Restrictions in England and what they mean for your club
Cowes Week and Cowes Classics Week regattas cancelled
We may be coming out of lockdown and looking at how we can start sailing again but it has come too late for Cowes Week and Cowes Classics Week
Latest RYA Tips and Considerations for getting back on the water
The RYA are working on a range of guidance and resources to help members and the wider boating community prepare for a safe return to the water – See Video here
British Sailing Team resume doublehanded sailing
As of Monday 1 June, the British Sailing Team will resume doublehanded sailing, allowed by the dispensation afforded to elite sports under the Government’s latest guidelines for a phased return to training
Portsmouth International Port installs temperature scanner
Portsmouth International Port is believed to be the first UK port to install a thermal temperature scanner to screen their passengers
Hayling Island SC returns to the water
Hayling Island SC opened its gates for the first time after six weeks of lockdown due to the coronavirus restrictions
Winners and last minute Losers
Many countries are posting their exit strategies for recovery from the coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic, but with the tangle of border and quarantine issues there will still be winners and last minute losers
£60 million funding still available for sailing and yachting organisations
Last month Sport England announced a £195 million package to help the community sport and physical activity sector in England
IOC set aside $800 million to tackle virus impact
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach revealed that the IOC face a bill of up to $800 million for the postponed Tokyo Games to address the impact of the coronavirus
Hayling Island SC to run Pilot Opening
Hayling Island SC are to run a Pilot Opening of their club site over the coming weekend – 15 to 17 May