Ribble Cruising Club’s advice based on the Legal interpretation by the RYA.
Very little sailing activity is permitted
·Water sports centres must close
·Private Land may not be used for launching
·Private Land Facilities should be closed
·Private Land may not be used for recreation (Angling, Walking, Sailing)
·Dinghy Parks should be closed except for absolutely essential maintenance only (Dinghies should not be removed unless essential)
·Access for Essential Maintenance only may be performed in Marinas / Private Land
·Working Parties are not allowed
Clubs should be concerned with respect to public perception if something is observed by the public that clubs shouldn’t be doing…
Apparently Public Slipways may be used by a member of the Public in their own Boat. However You are not permitted to enter a club dinghy park and launch off a public slip!
In normal circumstances there would be a funeral to celebrate Mike’s life, mixed with sadness at the loss of a good friend. Most regrettably due to the coronavirus regulations there cannot be such a service.
Attached is the notice as published in the St Anne’s Express and the Order of Service. The church seating capacity is very limited and Ribble Cruising Club will be represented by Jo Wray, John E.Ogden and David H. Miller. The service will be streamed from the church on Facebook, see:
The cortege will leave Ansdell at 11:00 am on the 1st September and proceed through Lytham to the Health Centre and then along the Green to St Paul’s Church for 11:30 am. I Know many members will be at the junction of Central Beach and the club car park, opposite the Queens, around 11:05 am to pay their last respects.
Some may wish to be outside St. Paul’s or at the Crematorium approach in Regents Drive, a personal decision.
Captain Barnacle
Captain Barnacle
