BOATING ALLOWED IN POWERED AND NON-POWERED VESSELS

As highlighted on Channel 9 News yesterday, on other media platforms, and through social media, the government has given the all-clear for boating. In doing so DHHS has removed the distinction between powered and non-powered. We are very pleased that the government has identified that boating can take place in a very COVIDsafe manner, and indeed is ideally suited as an activity, and in this instance as exercise, in terms of social distancing.

This is therefore very good news for boaters and the industry.

It is very important to note that it must be within the persons 5km zone, take less than two hours, be alone or with family (or a max. of five from two households), follow the social distancing requirements including 1.5m, and be COVIDsafe.
 
There is however still some confusion that we are working through with government and that relates to facilities. We are hoping this will be clarified today and have advised government of how crucial that it is. As soon as more is known we will send a follow-up item. This will relate to the boat ramps, marinas, and other facility access, as this is currently unclear.

LINK TO DHHS WEBSITE SPECIFIC TO BOATING AND FISHING AND EASING OF RESTRICTIONS