Clubhouse Closed Due to COVID-19

As you no doubt know, in the last 48 hours the federal and NSW governments have put in place very restrictive guidelines to stop the spread of coronavirus. On Monday, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian had this message, “If you can do everything from home, you should. It is only in the exceptional circumstances that you should leave home." A strict Public Health Order was enacted late on Monday night, which, in part, states, Community Organisations must not be open to members of the public.

The interpretation on what this Order means for a club like DBSC is up for debate, but the spirit of the new legislation is clear – people should stay home unless it’s essential to go out. In light of this new Order and to aid in preventing unnecessary activities outside of the home, we are immediately restricting access to the clubhouse. The clubhouse is now closed to all members until further notice other than to remove your boat (so you can sail individually from your own premises). No sailing is to occur from the club until further notice.

There may be additional clarification forthcoming about how the new Public Health Order pertains to sporting clubs like DBSC, if so all members will receive an email with any changes to this policy. 

We understand not having access to your boat is difficult, but this is one small step we can take as a club to help “flatten the curve” and encourage the wider community to take the message to stay at home seriously.      

We look forward to being back at the club, sailing together, once the virus threat has passed. In the meantime, please be safe and stay healthy.