My boat yard is wide open.. One boat, MINE ! Actually in my lower driveway.. Allows for offseason work, whenever...
Hhmmm... Just saw a neighbor tonight who was told by Bert Jabinns Yard they could not launch his boat, even though it was sceduled. May need a closer look at that one?Maryland ordered all non-essential businesses closed yesterday. Shortly after that we got a notice from our marina that they would be closing operations, but that people could still come to check on their boats as necessary. Today we got an update that based on clarification of the state’s mandate they will be able to remain in operation. People still can’t go into their store or office, but it sounds like at least for now they’ll be able to keep launching boats and getting things ready for Spring.
"Travel Bans" in various states seems to be an internet meme that is not accurate. This just came up in NY and I could not find a current reliable source that cited a current travel ban. I also just checked for Pennsylvania and could not find a general travel ban, there is a ban on travel for PA government employees for out of state travel. The sites I checked were PA and NY government sites, no mention of a general travel ban.in PA we can't drive unless it's for groceries, medic assistance, or a job in a 'life sustaining industry.' which boats aren't.
The link below goes directly to the order. There are some exceptions. You can still walk your dog and walk for exercise. Brick and Mortar businesses must close, but some workers can go in to take care of necessary business, like pay roll, banking, etc.Maine's largest city Portland will place in effect at 18:00hrs today an 5 day required self confinement.. Only emergency services will be allowed out. A $500. fine for violations.
Yesterday I received email from Herrington Harbour North (Deale, MD) that they were open and conducting business, though with some modifications. Mods are no customers in the office, social distancing, etc. The marinas in Virginia are also open.Hhmmm... Just saw a neighbor tonight who was told by Bert Jabinns Yard they could not launch his boat, even though it was sceduled. May need a closer look at that one?
if i can get from my house to my boat without being near or interacting with anyone, i dont see any harm in that. that is still honoring the overall mission to keep the spread at bay.If people don't start to take this more seriously ,nobody will be sailing .
Received a similar email from my marina. Office closed, use email or a phone. No parties or gatherings. Clubhouse and bathrooms are closed. Otherwise, they plan to start launching boats on April 15.Yesterday I received email from Herrington Harbour North (Deale, MD) that they were open and conducting business, though with some modifications. Mods are no customers in the office, social distancing, etc. The marinas in Virginia are also open.
If you can do it ,of course, but how many can do it with stopping somewhere along the way for, say supplies, or someone stops for a chat. You want to take that chance?if i can get from my house to my boat without being near or interacting with anyone, i dont see any harm in that. that is still honoring the overall mission to keep the spread at bay.
I have been sequestered in my house for a week. But I don’t see any reason I cannot be at the marina, not in contact with others. My sanity may very well depend it.If people don't start to take this more seriously ,nobody will be sailing .
The guidelines we have here in NY are to limit contact, no large groups a large group being defined as 3 people, and keep 6 feet away. Once at the marina, I'm the only one on the boat. Along the way, I bought gas at a self-serve gas station and a sandwich at the grocery market. At the market, I and most if not all people entering used hand sanitizer. At the check out the belt was sanitized before I put the sandwich container on it and the CC reader was sanitized before I used it. The Cashier asked that I stay 6 feet away until I paid and picked up the sandwich and left. I was never less than 3 feet from anyone and then only for a few seconds.If you can do it ,of course, but how many can do it with stopping somewhere along the way for, say supplies, or someone stops for a chat. You want to take that chance?