COVID-19 PUTS LEISURE BOATING AND FISHING ON HOLD ⛵⚓
Thought you could escape the coronavirus by grabbing the boat and heading out to sea for the day? Think again.
Maritime Safety Queensland has issued a new directive reminding boat owners that recreational boating for leisure is no longer permitted, following the new Federal Government directions around covid-19.
"As from Sunday, 29 March Federal Government direction is that public gatherings are restricted to no more than two persons and that people should stay home unless they are shopping for essentials, receiving medical care, exercising or travelling to work or education," QMR general manager Angus Mitchell wrote in a statement.
"This applies to all activities that are not specifically exempted – boating is NOT."
According to Transport Minister Mark Bailey, those using boats for essential travel to work or to get items from the shop, or those fishing to put food on the table for their families can still do so.
Use of non-powered crafts for exercise, like canoeing, kayaking and surfing is also still permitted.
According to Maritime Safety Queensland, authorities would be out on the water and at boat ramps ensuring the restrictions are being complied with.
IN SUMMARY ‼🌊
* No recreational boating for leisure due to covid-19.
* Those who need to fish for food or need a boat to travel, are allowed to do so as an essential activity but no more than two people or immediate family members on board.
* Non-powered boating activities for "essential exercise" is okay, as long as no more than two people together and maintaining social distancing.
* Compliance officers will be out checking boaties are complying to new regulations. ...
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