From Australian Sailing.
Hello Club Officials,
Marine Area Command have issued the statement below clarifying that the new gathering rules of 5 people outdoors DO NOT apply to any kind of boat.
I have spoken to them to confirm this includes sailing boats whether open or with a cabin.
Marine Area Command Published the following on 14 September:
The easing of restrictions within the Greater Sydney ‘stay at home’ area effective yesterday, 13 September, whereby;
you can attend an outdoor gathering in a public space of up to 5 people for exercise or outdoor recreation (aged 16 years or over and fully vaccinated) DOES NOT relate to boating.
https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/rules/greater-sydney
Boating is still limited to the same household members or if from different households a maximum of 2 people. Vessels are considered a ‘premise’ therefore this outdoor easing does not relate to vessels.
I have updated the NSW COVID page – https://www.sailingresources.org.au/covid-19/nsw/
Give me a call if you need any further information.
Kind regards,
Emma Humphries
Regional Manager
Australian Sailing
