Restart Sailing
Sailing brings many Health Benefits (physical and mental) -
also respiratory and vitamin D advantages of being outside
Self distancing relatively easy to achieve
Covid 19 is not believed to be water transmittable
Sailing can be relatively cheap, with clubs and centres hiring boats.
For those not participating , sailing can provide a nice visual back drop
https://restartsailing.org/
also respiratory and vitamin D advantages of being outside
Self distancing relatively easy to achieve
Covid 19 is not believed to be water transmittable
Sailing can be relatively cheap, with clubs and centres hiring boats.
For those not participating , sailing can provide a nice visual back drop
https://restartsailing.org/
Why the contribution is important
Italian university Politecnico di Torino has collaborated with the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) to release a more-than-400 page report detailing its findings about which sports are safest in a coronavirus-plagued world and which are most dangerous.
The study lists 387 sport disciplines that have been categorized from 0 to 4 depending on the risk of COVID-19 spread. On the scale, 0 represents non-existent risk, 1 weak rise, 2 medium risk, 3 high risk, and 4 very high risk. Among the factors considered are the conditions for training, competition, and public presence.
According to the study, sports that fall into the 0 category, with 'almost no possibility' of spreading the infection, are disciplines like sailing, open water swimming, golf, and tennis.
The study lists 387 sport disciplines that have been categorized from 0 to 4 depending on the risk of COVID-19 spread. On the scale, 0 represents non-existent risk, 1 weak rise, 2 medium risk, 3 high risk, and 4 very high risk. Among the factors considered are the conditions for training, competition, and public presence.
According to the study, sports that fall into the 0 category, with 'almost no possibility' of spreading the infection, are disciplines like sailing, open water swimming, golf, and tennis.
by restartsailing on May 06, 2020 at 08:11PM
Posted by Lizpriest May 06, 2020 at 21:50
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Posted by IanC3454 May 06, 2020 at 22:30
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Posted by Webcraft May 06, 2020 at 23:43
I cannot think of a much safer activity, or one less likely to transmit the virus.
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Posted by Hamsterpus May 07, 2020 at 00:03
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Posted by LauraCowan May 07, 2020 at 01:15
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Posted by Schiehallion May 07, 2020 at 14:21
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Posted by AlastairCurrie May 07, 2020 at 15:47
In addition boarding a boat whether in a marina or on a mooring can also be performed following current social distancing guidelines using existing practises as demonstrated in shops and other public areas where people have to congregate.
Boating, has long been recognised as having a positive therapeutic effect on mental health as recognised by charities in this sector providing respite against mental stress e.g. Ellen Mcarthur Trust, Care Afloat. The mental health aspect alone of boating is a worthwhile reason to allow this low risk activity to be practised. It should be noted that other European Nations such as the Netherlands and Republic of Ireland have considered and allowed boating to be an approved form of sport during the current phase of the controls being implemented to counter the virus.
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Posted by NormanS May 07, 2020 at 17:33
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Posted by Goose May 07, 2020 at 20:58
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Posted by Dave_H May 08, 2020 at 10:37
The law would also have to allow a reasonable distance of travel to get to your chosen sport location. Again say driving 30 miles in your own car does not pose a risk of spreading the disease.
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Posted by Gallanach May 08, 2020 at 11:07
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Posted by Scotsailtraining May 08, 2020 at 17:39
Sailing a yacht crewed by your own household is a perfect way to isolate adhering to the new norm’ to keep a social distance from all others. Modern yachts are safe, reliable, provides ample exercise, enjoyable and mental well-being. Yachts can be self contained so eliminates need to go ashore, enter harbours and meet others. Lots of quiet safe anchorages within the hundreds of Scottish islands to visit. Few other forms of leisure activity offers so much as yachting. Commercial vessels go out in most conditions which is their occupation but risks of us needing RNLI assistance can be kept to an absolute minimum by choosing calm days to sail. I would like to see sailing being included in socially distant sports such as golf or tennis to be allowed very shortly.
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Posted by Alba2020 May 08, 2020 at 19:56
The national sport authority RYA has shown it is willing to create sensible risk management plans and guidelines to support this in safety.
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Posted by CarrieFortune May 09, 2020 at 09:39
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Posted by CarrieFortune May 09, 2020 at 09:50
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Posted by Ivor73 May 09, 2020 at 10:41
I enjoy single handed sailing, so self distancing is easy to achieve, although sailing with immediate family should also be allowed.
After several weeks of lock down, I believe being able to go out sailing will bring an enormous uplift to an individuals spirit.
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Posted by JudithMoore May 09, 2020 at 16:06
It is not an activity which puts others at risk.
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Posted by Sailing01 May 10, 2020 at 11:22
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Posted by Grandpaboat May 10, 2020 at 18:59
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