As per the Premier’s announcement, Victoria is in lock-down from 11.59pm Thursday 15th of July until 11.59pm 20th of July. The intent of this lock down is to restrict unnecessary movement to prevent the spread of the virus.

Further information can be found at https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covidsafe-settings

What we know

There are only five reasons to leave your home (You must stay within 5km of your home)

• shopping for necessary goods and services

• care and care-giving, including medical care or to get a COVID-19 test

• exercise (maximum of 2 hrs a day, with either your household or 1 other person)

• authorised work and permitted study

• to get a COVID-19 vaccination..

Can I check if my boat is secure?

Yes, this should be incorporated into your 2 hr exercise window. Where you live outside of your 5km radius, you should ask a family member/friend to check on your boat during this time and only attend if it is for emergency reasons that cannot be postponed.

Boat maintenance and repairs?

Self-maintenance (by a non-authorised worker) and repairs should be postponed unless for emergency reasons.

Further information regarding paid workers is still to come

Can I still go sailing?

Boating (including Sailing) and Fishing is outdoor recreation permitted. However, within 5km, within 2 hrs (from your home), with a mask, with immediate family or one friend, and without requiring a closed venue to be opened.

Can I access my club rooms to have a shower?

No, club rooms are considered a facility and must not be opened. Come prepared and return home to have a shower.

Additionally 

The Ex-Scout Hall demolition contractors are conducting Asbestos Removal operations on the Island on Friday the 16th of July from very early morning until 4:00 PM.

For their own safety, members are requested to stay away from the island during this period.