BruceK
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Greater Sydney is currently in "Lockdown" which essentially means "Do Not Leave Home" save for authorized exceptions. Here is an extension of exceptions, as related to boating: https://roads-waterways.transport.nsw.gov.au/maritime/covid-19-update.html
You`ll see sailing is allowed on the basis of "exercise", a permitted exception. However, power boat recreational and cruising usage is not permitted, so using the boat is out. Visiting it to check systems, lines, etc, is ok, I carry a print of the above to show any over eager policeman.
Behind this, I think, is that usage would encourage/facilitate interaction between boats,people, with suppliers, marina, etc. It`s an extension of not leaving home/not visiting another home, to reduce spread. We`ve had it for 5 weeks, I`m expecting another 5, though we`ve made little headway so far. Latest Govt. move, recognizing that, is we`ll have to vaccinate our way out of it, so vaccination is being greatly encouraged, even AZ, for 18s>.
I`ll say no more about that for fear of a lightning strike, but it is sad, when life to a great extent revolves around the boat, using it is prohibited. I`m the kind who looks to go with the spirit of the Govt. edicts rather than seek loopholes, so I accept, reluctantly, the restrictions. Not that there`s any option.
When I mentioned this once before, someone thought it uproariously funny, mixed with an exercise of schadenfreude. I`m not seeking sympathy, this is how it is, but equally I`m not seeking abusive trolling. Or anything really. Feel free to ignore. That said, for a boat owner/user, it`s no fun,and actually quite frustrating.
Is anyone else under or been under restrictions like this? I`d guess not, judging from posts on TF. I just hope the pain leads to gain.
You`ll see sailing is allowed on the basis of "exercise", a permitted exception. However, power boat recreational and cruising usage is not permitted, so using the boat is out. Visiting it to check systems, lines, etc, is ok, I carry a print of the above to show any over eager policeman.
Behind this, I think, is that usage would encourage/facilitate interaction between boats,people, with suppliers, marina, etc. It`s an extension of not leaving home/not visiting another home, to reduce spread. We`ve had it for 5 weeks, I`m expecting another 5, though we`ve made little headway so far. Latest Govt. move, recognizing that, is we`ll have to vaccinate our way out of it, so vaccination is being greatly encouraged, even AZ, for 18s>.
I`ll say no more about that for fear of a lightning strike, but it is sad, when life to a great extent revolves around the boat, using it is prohibited. I`m the kind who looks to go with the spirit of the Govt. edicts rather than seek loopholes, so I accept, reluctantly, the restrictions. Not that there`s any option.
When I mentioned this once before, someone thought it uproariously funny, mixed with an exercise of schadenfreude. I`m not seeking sympathy, this is how it is, but equally I`m not seeking abusive trolling. Or anything really. Feel free to ignore. That said, for a boat owner/user, it`s no fun,and actually quite frustrating.
Is anyone else under or been under restrictions like this? I`d guess not, judging from posts on TF. I just hope the pain leads to gain.
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