As per the Premier’s announcement, Victoria is in lock-down from 8:00pm Thursday 5th of August until 12th of August. The intent of this lock down is to restrict unnecessary movement to prevent the spread of the virus.

What we know:

The Premier has said that the same rules as the last lock down apply:

These were:

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..

Club rooms are closed.

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.

Note: We are assuming these are still the rules, but we would expect to have more information tomorrow (Friday the 6th August)