COVID-19: CLIPPER AND RYA EVENTS POSTPONED
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20 Mar 2020
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The Clipper Race has been postponed because of COVID-19 Photo: Clipper
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ROYAL YACHTING ASSOCIATION
The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to wreak havoc with the organisers of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race and the Royal Yachting Association both announcing postponements.
The Clipper Race is now on hold with the remaining three legs postponed for approximately ten months whilst the RYA is cancelling all directly organised events and training.
“The decisions has been in no way taken lightly,” said a statement issued on behalf of the organisers of the Clipper Race. “Our crew are currently under quarantine in Subic Bay, Philippines, where the Clipper Race fleet has been berthed since 15 March.”
The increasing global uncertainty forced the decision that postponing the race was the safest option. “Our first priority, as soon as the local quarantine has been lifted, will be to assist our crew in Subic Bay in travelling home from the Philippines as swiftly as possible,” said the statement.
Royal Yachting Association
All RYA directly organised events and training will be postponed until at least 30 April. Chief executive, Sarah Treseder, said that the decision has not been taken lightly. “It’s important that we all play our part in combatting the spread of this virus,” she said.
The RYA is also urging affiliated clubs, classes and training centres to review their own activities and carry out risk assessments based on the latest guidance. But the association seeks to provide at least a little comfort.” While we have brought these measures in to adhere to government advice, it doesn’t mean that people can’t go sailing at all,” said Alistair Dickson, director of sport development at the RYA.
“In fact, getting out on the water can be a great way to look after your physical and mental health in these challenging times.”
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