Lake Re-Opening

Lake Re-Opening

Following the latest changes to social distancing rules announced by the government yesterday, the Committee have agreed that the time has come to permit a partial re-opening of the lake and landing stage.

From next Monday, June 01, access to the landing stage and sailing at Etherow will be permitted to members only, subject to social distancing rules, as follows:

• A maximum of five people on the landing stage at any one time.
• Do not use the landing stage unless sailing.
• Maintain 2 metre distance from fellow sailors at all times.
• If more than five members wish to sail at once, a maximum of 20 minutes per session, after which you must vacate the landing stage.
• The route behind the worktops must be kept clear.

Please be aware that the Sailing Club have declared the Clubhouse out of bounds, for the present, and that the public toilets at the visitor centre are closed.

Please bring, and use, your own hand sanitiser, and avoid touching work surfaces, as far as practicable.

Obviously, the Committee can not monitor the lake continuously, so we are relying on all members using the landing stage to act responsibly at all times.

Please do not come if you believe that you may be at risk, either to yourself or to others.

Keep Safe and Happy Sailing, Everybody !!