As per the premier’s announcement, Victoria is in lockdown from 11.59pm Thursday 15^th of July until 11.59pm 20^th of July. The intent of this lock down is to restrict unnecessary movement to prevent the spread of the virus.

As the announcement has only just been made, we will not receive the Restricted Activity Directions until tomorrow. I will circulate them once received. The DHHS website have not been updated with this detailed information and FAQs yet – so there will be some qualifications and translations to come.

Further information can be found https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covidsafe-settings

What we know

There are only five reasons to leave your home (You must stay within 5km of your home)

• shopping for necessary goods and services
• care and caregiving, including medical care or to get a COVID-19 test
• exercise (maximum of 2hrs a day, with either your household or 1 other person)
• authorised work and permitted study
• to get a COVID-19 vaccination..

Can I check if my boat is secure –

Yes, this should be incorporated into you 2hr exercise window. Where you live outside of your 5km radius , you should ask a family member/friend to check on your boat during this time and only attend if it is for emergency reasons that cannot be postponed.

Boat maintenance and repairs –

Self-maintenance (by a non-authorised worker) and repairs should be postponed unless for emergency reasons.

Further information regarding paid workers still to come

Can I still go sailing?

Boating (including Sailing) and Fishing is outdoor recreation permitted. However, within 5km, within 2 hrs, with a mask, with immediate family or one friend, and without requiring a closed venue to be opened (if you need a key to gain access, then it cannot be used).

Can I access my club room to have a shower?

No club rooms are considered a facility and must not be opened. Come prepared and return home to have a shower.