Second Covid Lockdown

                          Second Covid Lockdown

Following the recent Government announcement of a second Covid-19 lockdown, the Committee have decided, after much discussion over that last few days, that sailing can continue at Etherow for the present, subject to some additional restrictions, and still keep within published guidelines regarding exercise and the use of public open spaces.

From midnight tonight, 4 November, the following rules will apply, until further notice:

Individual members may still sail from the landing stage, subject to a maximum of two members on the landing stage at any time, and the observance of social distancing and hygiene rules.

Do not occupy the landing stage unless you are sailing.

Members are reminded that current Government advice is "Stay at Home" and not travel significant distances by car or public transport for exercise and recreation.

In the event of more than two members wishing to sail at the same time, there is a session limit of twenty minutes, after which the member must vacate the landing stage.

Organised sailing events are not permitted.

All members are urged not to abuse these rules, as any such actions may result in all access to the lake being banned.

Members are also reminded that sailing is permitted only from the landing stage, and not from the public walkways surrounding the lake.

The Committee will be monitoring Government rules and advice closely over the next few weeks, and further changes to lake access may be needed if such advice changes.