Canadian boating - Great Lakes and Atlantic region

[Mike OReilly]

Originally Posted by rslifkin

What work does the boat need before it goes in the water? If it's nothing significant, could you have them launch the boat while you head over there so it's waiting and ready for quarantine on arrival?

Hmmm, that's a good thought. I do have a few repairs to make, but nothing critical. Unfortunately, we have a significant winter cover that needs to be disassembled first. The yard staff won't do that, I'm sure (and I wouldn't want them to).

[Northofwater]

I thought I'd check in from the North Channel. All marinas (Little Current, Killarney, Gore, Spanish, NCYC, etc) still closed and classified as non-essential until "further notice". There's a glimmer of hope and it is still early but I don't see the gates opening before June.
That being said it is still annoying a lot of us Northerners who live in low density areas, use smaller marinas/launches and have lower CV-19 numbers.
Case in point, the Algoma District, population 114,000, has 13 CV-19 cases, all at home in bed. We all just want to be social distancing on the water during our two months of summer. North of the French River is another world and province.
Full disclosure, I have a 27' Ericson on a trailer (in MY yard) that can and will launch off the beaten track if need be. Girlfriend's private beach will also launch her fleet of 13', 16' and 20' footers. All is not lost.

[SuW]

Some tourists are still getting through to the Rock:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfo...d-19-1.5548055

[Mike OReilly]

Originally Posted by SuW

Some tourists are still getting through to the Rock:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfo...d-19-1.5548055

Yup, you know it's serious when the friendliest people on the planet tell you to stay away .

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Northofwater.

[Mike OReilly]

Originally Posted by Northofwater

I thought I'd check in from the North Channel. All marinas (Little Current, Killarney, Gore, Spanish, NCYC, etc) still closed and classified as non-essential until "further notice". There's a glimmer of hope and it is still early but I don't see the gates opening before June. ...

Any news from the North Channel Yacht Club near Spragge? I bought my previous boat there, and spent a few seasons sailing out of that club.

[SVTatia]

At last...

Ontario Marinas can open to prepare for the season, we can work on our boats but cannot be open to the public.
Not sure what "open to the public" means.
Not sure if Yacht Clubs fit in this category, I hope so, but they are never open to the public....

[anacapaisland42]

"Marinas may begin preparations for the recreational boating season by servicing boats and other watercraft and placing boats in the water, but are not yet open to the public"

Originally Posted by SVTatia

At last...

Ontario Marinas can open to prepare for the season, we can work on our boats but cannot be open to the public.
Not sure what "open to the public" means.
Not sure if Yacht Clubs fit in this category, I hope so, but they are never open to the public....

[anacapaisland42]

NEWS RELEASE
Marinas may also begin preparations for the recreational boating season by servicing boats and other watercraft and placing boats in the water, but not open to the public. Boats and watercraft must be secured to a dock in the marina until public access is allowed.


Dam good idea, why didn't I think of that

Originally Posted by anacapaisland42

"Marinas may begin preparations for the recreational boating season by servicing boats and other watercraft and placing boats in the water, but are not yet open to the public"

[Lake-Effect]

Originally Posted by SVTatia

At last...

Ontario Marinas can open to prepare for the season, we can work on our boats but cannot be open to the public.
Not sure what "open to the public" means.
Not sure if Yacht Clubs fit in this category, I hope so, but they are never open to the public....

At the moment the wording does not mention yacht clubs nor owners accessing their boats:

Marinas may also begin preparations for the recreational boating season by servicing boats and other watercraft and placing boats in the water, but not open to the public. Boats and watercraft must be secured to a dock in the marina until public access is allowed.

It seems to be an oversight that clubs, and owners working on their own boats were apparently not also considered, though the COVID-19 risks would be comparable. It would certainly be a problem if every club member showed up at the same time to do boat work. Clubs might require a schedule for who can work and when. They would also need some procedures for keeping common areas like washrooms disinfected. Taking the temperatures of arriving members?

I know that Boating Ontario lobbied the government about a week ago, on behalf of their dealer and marina members. Dunno who's making the case for clubs... seems like a missed opportunity.

[SVTatia]

Originally Posted by Lake-Effect

At the moment the wording does not mention yacht clubs nor owners accessing their boats:
It seems to be an oversight that clubs, and owners working on their own boats were apparently not also considered, though the COVID-19 risks would be comparable. It would certainly be a problem if every club member showed up at the same time to do boat work. Clubs might require a schedule for who can work and when. They would also need some procedures for keeping common areas like washrooms disinfected. Taking the temperatures of arriving members?

I know that Boating Ontario lobbied the government about a week ago, on behalf of their dealer and marina members. Dunno who's making the case for clubs... seems like a missed opportunity.

Just got a note from our club that we are not marinas, we are listed under recreational facilities.
Marinas and Golf clubs are not? Go figure.

[Mike OReilly]

Good news indeed. How about Quebec marinas/YCs? Atlantic provinces? Any news?


I know our YC in Newfoundland is opening up so members can work on their boats to prepare them for the season. They haven't said specifically about launching yet, but it's still to early anyway.

[peter loveridge]

nova scotia said today marinas could open for people to work on their boats

[GordMay]

Ontario premier reveals specific businesses that can open May 4
Marinas can “get ready” to re-open, but not actually open, just yet.
Marinas may begin preparations for the recreational boating season, by servicing boats and other watercraft, and placing boats in the water, but not open to the public. Boats and watercraft must be secured to a dock in the marina until public access is allowed.
More ➥ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toron...open-1.5552429
Video ➥ https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1732530755997

[LauraleeG]

Woo friggin Hoo!!! My boat is scheduled for launch June 10!!!! Yippee!!! I wish I could get in to work on her— but then again, if we just pay marina staff to do what needs to be done, that solves that problem AND supports the economy!!!