From Dart Harbourmaster: 13th May updated guidance

Published 07:50 on 28 Mar 2020

From Dart Harbourmaster:

From 0001 on Wednesday 13th May 2020 recreational boat owners (using any type of vessel, whether motorised or not) are permitted to use their boats in local waters for recreational purposes as part of their daily exercise and recreation away from their homes, but not for overnight accommodation. Boat skippers may only be accompanied by persons permanently residing at the same address or, where the vessel is sufficiently large to maintain social distancing, with one other person from a different household.

... Owing to some of the restrictions that remain in place, and reduced commercial activity, there is expected to be a far lower level of traffic density making reporting and response to any incident potentially far slower. Many vessels on the river will not have been used for a considerable time. In order to minimise the need for our emergency services to be mobilised, potentially placing them and you at risk, the following conditions should apply:

• The latest weather forecast should be obtained and vessels are to be checked and inspected thoroughly before leaving the berth. This should include ensuring that all boat systems and engines are operating correctly and all equipment is in date and operating as it should.
• Lifejackets or buoyancy aids should be worn by all onboard for your own safety.
• Boat skippers are urged to exercise good seamanship, courtesy, patience and common sense as they begin to move around the river.
• The skipper and crew of all vessels are required to follow government guidance in relation to COVID-19 to protect themselves and others they may come into contact with.

See: https://www.dartharbour.org/news-and-notices/port-...
Issued: 13th May 2020

Last updated 14:15 on 20 June 2023