We are pleased to inform Boat Club members that the requirement to pre-book a launching slot at the slipway will cease as from tonight, Sunday, 7th June.

The sign in station at the slipway remains in operation and members will need to bring their own pen and, of course, continue to observe social distancing measures when using walkways and shared spaces.

The committee would like to thank you all for your continued cooperation during the pandemic.

Stay Alert, Stay Safe. Enjoy your time on the water.

The Executive Committee continue to communicate with Imerys regarding the reopening of the slipway. Stringent new procedures will need to be put into place, and approved, before the harbour complex is to be reopened for recreational activities.

This will undoubtedly take many days to achieve. In the meantime, we ask Boat Club members to remain patient and not to attempt to launch at Par until official confirmation is obtained

I have just spoken to the harbour office at Fowey, they have confirmed that the slip way remains closed at the moment. The harbour master will be deciding on how to move forward on Wednesday. Anyone seen launching from Fowey or out and about on the river / harbour area will be approached by the harbour master and asked to return home

Please see the following message from the

St Austell Bay Boat Club secretary, Rob Hancock.

The Executive Committee are in communication with Imerys following last nights welcomed news, we hope to develop a plan that will allow our members limited use of the facility whilst the pandemic is with us. The slipway (and harbour complex) remains closed and members should not attempt to enter. As soon as the Executive and General Committee has a satisfactory agreement, we will post on the club FB page and Web page. Please remain patient as it may take sometime to get approved procedures in place.

Important Information

Please note that in light of new Regulations imposed by the government, Imerys will only be allowing Boat Club members on site for the occasional check of their boats on the moorings if absolutely necessary...... THEREFORE launching rights have been withdrawn until further notice.

It is in everyone’s interest to adhere to this with immediate effect.

Thank you for your support and best wishes to you all.

Given the increasing spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) we wanted to advise our members that we have taken the decision to postpone the club’s AGM due to be held on April 14th. We hope that we will be able to resume meetings in September and therefore we hope to hold the AGM on 8th September.

Any members who have not collected their passes can phone Mervyn to arrange collection on 07870 270 111 Have a safe season SABBC Committee

The January club meeting will be the last chance for club members to renew their membership, reminders will not be given to those that have forgotten to submit their memberships renewals. All club members will need to pickup their new memberships in person.

Those that have personal location beacons will need to bring these along before they will be able to collect their new memberships.

Reminder

Any member who has not collected their Personal Locator Beacon yet, this months club meeting is your last opportunity.

Important Message

As discussed at the AGM, the club will be issuing each launching member with a Personal Locating Beacon at the May 14th meeting. Launching members will be required to attend in person as each PLB will need to be registered at the meeting. If you are unable to attend this meeting you will be able to attend on either Saturday 15th June or Saturday 13th July from 10 till 12 noon at the Pilots office at Par Harbour.

PLEASE NOTE: The PLB will remain the property of St Austell Bay Boat Club and you will be required to show the PLB on annual renewal of club membership. Failure to show the PLB annually may result in expulsion from the club