see www.sailingresources.org.au/covid-19/nsw/
The major regions for sailing are shown on the map below
cdn.revolutionise.com.au/cups/austsailclubs/files/uqbm6sqeqdy1yqgu.pdf
I thought this was a gee up but the WNSW President was at an AS call earlier today confirming the above.
It would appear that sailing clubs can't run regattas with participants from different regions(as defined above) unless the NSW government advice changes.
Too early to write off the season.The official advice as of 14 August 2020 (www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/cho-advice-sports.aspx) is;
"The Chief Health Officer has provided recommendations to minimise the risk of COVID-19 transmission in community sports. The recommendations came into effect on Wednesday 19 August 2020 and will likely remain in place until the end of September." Australian Sailing interpreted these recommendations, in my opinion, very conservatively.
See what the NSW Government CHO says next month.
Advice published yesterday at 10am from NSW Health regarding Covid 19 watersports. Its clearer but no better for us to run regattas.
www.sport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/faqadvicesport.pdf
"The advice will continue to be updated with further clarifications from NSW Health as the situation evolves."
Thanks for the update Tom. Hopefully things will settle down and these restrictions will finish up at the end of September. In the meantime we'll work out what this means for clubs like ours at Marmong.
I hope we can all catch up and race together ??
The young guys in rose bay are foiling great as I'm sure others guys around the state are too
I've looked at the policies of 5 Sydney sailing clubs & as of today, they've interpreted the regional restriction guidelines slightly differently. It's clear that the clubs are prioritizing the health & safety of members and the community and they're all maintaining contact tracing records, have COVID safety plans, conducted risk analysis, have on land social distancing, shut cafes, recommend sailors come dressed to sail, sail, go home etc, etc.
To my knowledge, no Sydney club has stopped sailing. Other than the CYCA, there's been no CV19 issues with sailing clubs. Let's see what happens later this month from NSW Health.
Hi WNSW team, any updates on these restrictions? Are they expected to be extended beyond end of September? Or repealed early (haha wishful thinking maybe).
There has been no official community sport advice from the CHO since 14 August.
Earlier today, WNSW President Lissa sent out the agenda for the WNSW committee meeting to be held on the 21st. She writes
"We were hoping the situation regarding sailing Zones might be clearer by (Monday evening). However, I've just been speaking with AS and they have no firm information from NSW Health, but say the "vibe" is that the current situation will continue beyond the end of September. They will update us as soon as they have more info."
I don't get it when you see articles like this
www.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/stadiums-and-economy-to-benefit-from-increased-capacity
when there can be a maximum of 40,000 in one stadium. It seems like NSW Government has forgotten community sport. I understand your frustration.
The club I sail with says that it's okay if sailors come from different regions, as long as they only sail with their club. I live in an AS region different to my club. Because I only race at one club, I don't mix regions. I think it makes sense. This doesn't help when it comes to regattas & "mixing."
The PBSC regatta is unlikely at this stage. The DOH community sport "mixing" advice hasn't changed.
However, Sydney club sailing is very active & RPAYC have had 3 weekends sailing.
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The PBSC regatta is unlikely at this stage. The DOH community sport "mixing" advice hasn't changed.
However, Sydney club sailing is very active & RPAYC have had 3 weekends sailing.
In previous discussions with the PBSC rep, and same subject with Lisa, I have the understanding that the PBSC regatta may proceed with the default option of being a one day, Pittwater Zone only, Windsurfer LT event.
Myself and others are anticipating that probability.
Hi Steve, there's lots of in-zone LT sailors, so yes, it will most likely occur somewhere on the peninsula. I should have said unlikely for raceboard & techno classes. Raceboard rep Lissa sent the following to Raceboarders earlier today.
"Normally at this time I would be writing to you to let you know about the start of the NSW Raceboard Series for the season.
This year, as we all know, is far from normal. We were planning to kick off the season on the October long weekend at Palm Beach. However, due to COVID-19, NSW Health has recommended zone restrictions aimed at keeping groups of sailors from mingling to reduce the chance of spreading the virus. We are not sure when these guidelines will cease to be in play.
At the moment, they are due to end on the 30th September, with the first event in the series scheduled for the 3rd and 4th. This is not sufficient time for the Club, organisers and participants to prepare.
So the club, in conjunction with WNSW, has decided to cancel this event.
The 2nd event in the series is due to be St George/Georges River on 17th October. Together with the club we will make a call as to whether this event will go ahead on Friday 9th October and will let you all know immediately.
Hope to see you soon on the water,
Lissa"
Let's be clear, the current rules don't make much sense. As Murray T pointed out last night, with respect to slalom events, sailors from all over NSW can travel to a caravan park and stay, cook, sail and socialise together. However, under the current DOH guidelines, they can't race together.
today's update from the NSW CHO
www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/CHO-advice-sports-and-education.aspx
"From Saturday 26 September, interregional community sporting competitions may recommence without restricting these activities to regions or zones, where there is a COVID-19 Safety Plan for the school or community sport activity in place. More than one parent may now attend community sporting activities if physical distancing of at least 1.5 metres can be maintained between people that are not from the same household. Ensure strict compliance with all other elements of the COVID-19 Safety Plan. Non-essential adults should continue to be excluded from sporting activities held during the
normal school day.
School and community sports organisations and participants should continue to avoid shared travel arrangements such as car pooling, and to minimise gatherings before and after the event."
