With the COVID-19 Lockdown still in place in many countries around the world and the exit strategy still being planned by most Governments I have taken a look at what the impact has already been on the Sailing Industry.

What sailing events have already been cancelled due to COVID-19?

Continue reading “How has COVID-19 affected the Sailing Industry. What events have already been cancelled?”

As with many industries, we sailing instructors, often freelance and self-employed, find ourselves in worrying times. For most, at least half a season’s work was cancelled overnight when the Government announced Lockdown on 23 March 2020 with currently only speculation as to when we can return to work. During these times there are however a number of things we can be doing to keep our minds active and best prepare ourselves to return to doing what we love.

Continue reading “I am a freelance sailing instructor, what can I do during Lockdown, will I get paid and when can I work again?”

With lockdown likely to continue and the Easter weather ever improving the question on many of our minds is whether or not we are allowed to get out on the water or in fact visit our boats during lockdown.

Continue reading “Am I allowed to go down to my boat or go out on the water during Lockdown?”