Wednesday Evening Racing

Posted on by June 8, 2021

Now that we have our boats back in the water, TCC racing committee would like to invite all members who might be interested in sailing a set, short course on Wednesday evenings to get involved.

If you have never raced before please do not let this put you off as assistance, help and advice will be available.

This is a friendly club activity, not super competitive serious racing. It gives members a chance to go out in company on a Wednesday evening allowing you to fine-tune your boat to be more efficient which can be transposed to getting more out of your boat when you go cruising.

This will be run as a pursuit race, not a line start. Each boat will have a designated start time and you will record your own finishing time.
If you have a CYCA handicap, email stuartpowrie56@googlemail.com for a start time. If not, email giving boat name and class, indicating whether it has a folding or fixed prop (number of blades) and whether it has a roller furling headsail. Allowances are given for these.

Also, indicate if you intend flying a spinnaker.

Start times will then be worked out.

We plan to start this Wednesday coming June 9th. Please send details by Tuesday, 8th.

We would hope you will support this activity and continue to be mindful of good Covid protocol while doing so.

More information will follow before Wednesday evening.

TCC Race committee.

RYA Scotland update 14 May

Posted on by May 31, 2021

RYA Scotland

Troon Cruising Club     16th May 2021

Dear Members RYA updated 14th May 2021 edited and condensed with what I think is relevant to TCC members

We remind everyone that any activity should be conservative of risk. The overriding message for Scotland’s boating community is to minimise risk wherever possible and we must all do our bit to stop the spread of the virus.

The progress being made in the vaccination programme and measures taken to suppress the virus are allowing some restrictions to be removed.  However the virus is still prevalent and much of the population, including our workforce, has yet to be fully vaccinated. It is also important to note that vaccination does not provide 100% protection and people may still transmit the virus, this means that appropriate physical distancing continues to be a key element to reopening safely.

The requirement for physical distancing continues to be reviewed and at the earliest opportunity where it is safe to do so this requirement will be relaxed.

Current position

Physical distancing is a key measure alongside ventilation, face coverings, enhanced hygiene and self-isolation if experiencing symptoms, to help us reduce transmission of the virus.

We recognise that many premises have already worked hard to ensure appropriate distancing is in place. Indeed many are already working closely with local regulators to ensure that their premises are adjusted as effectively as possible to manage the risk posed by COVID.

There is no change to the requirements within the regulations for businesses and service providers to take measures making it possible to maintain physical distancing. Appropriate distancing has always been required since the beginning of the pandemic and where premises have fully considered distancing in line with their sectoral guidance, taking into account their unique situation, this guidance is not designed to supersede this.

From the 17th of May, Scotland will have Local Authorities in different levels, likely to range from Levels 1 to 3. Further alterations to Levels will be dependent on local suppression of the virus. It is possible for these levels to vary across Local Authorities and some may even return to higher-level restrictions.

Troon Cruising Club post code KA10 6DH will be going into Level 2.

At Level 2:

You can meet socially in groups of up to:

6 people from 3 households in your home or theirs – and can stay overnight 6 people from 3 households in an indoor public place like a café, pub or restaurant 8 people from 8 households outdoors

  • under 12s do not count towards the total number of people or households meeting outside but do count towards household numbers indoors
  • you do not need to physically distance from family and friends in a private home
  • you can travel anywhere in Scotland in Levels 0, 1 or 2 but
  • must not enter a Level 3 or 4 area unless for a permitted   reason.
  • you can travel to England, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands – before you travel you must check the travel rules in those countries
  • you can provide informal childcare, for example to look after a grandchild
  • up to 50 people can attend weddings and funerals
  • tradespeople can carry out any work in your home such as painting, decorating or repairing
  • you should work from home where possible

 

Staycations

Plan Ahead

  • Check national and local guidelines to ensure you and your crew are aware of safe travel guidance, this may include Covid-19 testing measures, or affect passage planning and overnight stays.
  • Your destination may require pre-booking for berthing or mooring.
  • Services may be limited such as fuel supply, water, showers, or stepping-ashore may be restricted.

Arrive Safely

  • Landing or launching places may have some form of hygiene regime.
  • Consider wearing gloves or apply additional cleaning measures when handling mooring or berthing equipment.
  • Vessels anchoring or mooring should follow local access guidance.

Think Local

  • Consider wearing a facemask, adhere to physical distancing guidance and respect local restrictions – even if you have been vaccinated.
  • Be considerate to local track and trace procedures – it’s for all our good.
  • Buy local. Support local businesses whenever possible.

RYA Scotland has produced the following video to support the campaign and promote safe sailing as people return to the water as lockdown is eased.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4Rl1lsSl8k&feature=youtu.be

 

Andy McRoberts  Part of The Covid Team

Travel Easing

Posted on by April 19, 2021

Update 18th April 2021
(There have been no updates from the RYA since 1st April )
 
TCC
Scottish and UK Government Travel easing
 
For Members living within Scotland 16th April 2021
 
For those outside Scotland, expected easing on 26th April 2021
 
The Covid-19 restriction on travelling around Scotland are to be relaxed from Friday 16th, while people are to be allowed to meet up in larger groups outdoors.

People will be allowed to meet in groups of up to six adults from six households in outdoor settings.
They will be permitted to travel across Scotland to do so, as long as they do not stay overnight.
Other restrictions are expected to be eased from 26 April – with premises including shops, gyms, pubs and restaurants due to reopen on a restricted basis.
Hospitality businesses will need to close their doors at 20:00 indoors and 22:00 outdoors, with alcohol only allowed to be served outside.
Groups of six people from six different households will be allowed to meet in outdoor hospitality.
Restrictions on travel from Scotland to other parts of the UK are also expected to be lifted from 26 April.
From 17 May, pubs will be able to open indoors until 22:30 and contact sports, cinemas, and some small scale events will be able to take place.
Also from that date in May, up to four people from two households will be able to meet indoors.

Please be aware all hygiene and social distancing rules remain in place at TCC and will do so for the foreseeable future.

Andy McRoberts

Part of the Covid Team