Club News | SABBC | Launching Facility Cornwall

The Executive and General committee would like to extend Seasons Greetings to all our members.

We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year.

Let’s hope 2021 is a better year!

Anyone with any information please contact Fowey Harbour Commission on 01726 832471

An Update from Fowey Harbour Commission Facebook Page.

COVID 19 PROCEDURES

On entry to the Harbour please drive straight to the slipway. To minimise contact, we have installed a new signing in shed which is located at the top of the slipway. Tallies and signing in book can be found inside. The door is fixed ajar to avoid hand contact. Pens are not supplied so, please bring one with you.

SLUICE USERS – must use the Car Park on the right of the Harbour Entrance and follow the new signing in procedure.

Toilet and wash facilities will still be available but, social distancing rules still apply.

Please remember that we are in the middle of a COVID-19 crisis. Keep social distancing and please minimise the time spent on site.

If any member of your household is suffering from the symptoms of COVID-19, please stay away.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE NEW RULES AS FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN HARBOUR CLOSURE.

Very Important information

The Executive Committee met recently to discuss various issues affecting the club since the start of the Covid 19 pandemic. The main topic of conversation being the renewal of club membership for 2021. After considerable debate and relaying the proposal to the full committee, a unanimous decision was reached. I am therefore instructed to inform you as follows:

• All existing SABBC memberships to be extended by a further 12 months, at no extra charge

• SABBC will not be accepting new membership applications for 2021

• There will be no SABBC meetings scheduled for the Autumn or Winter

The club has continued to operate safely since reopening in May. The chairman wishes to thank everyone involved in the many tasks undertaken and asks that everyone continues to adhere to the new procedures as stated at the end of this letter.

Should anyone have any concerns or suggestions please comment through the SABBC Website website or Facebook page.

Wishing everyone safe and enjoyable times on the water.

Rob Hancock

Secretary

COVID 19 PROCEDURES

On entry to the Harbour please drive straight to the slipway. To minimise contact, we have installed a new signing in shed which is located at the top of the slipway. Tallies and signing in book can be found inside. The door is fixed ajar to avoid hand contact. Pens are not supplied so, please bring one with you.

SLUICE USERS – must use the Car Park on the right of the Harbour Entrance and follow the new signing in procedure.

Toilet and wash facilities will still be available but, social distancing rules still apply.

Please remember that we are in the middle of a COVID-19 crisis. Keep social distancing and please minimise the time spent on site.

If any member of your household is suffering from the symptoms of COVID-19, please stay away.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE NEW RULES AS FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN HARBOUR CLOSURE.

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.