Posts Tagged "COVID-19"

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Mar, 2021 By Club Yacht
Update on Former Tokyo 2020 Olympic Sailing Events

Update on Former Tokyo 2020 Olympic Sailing Events

One by one, some of the world’s largest sailing events are being canceled as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to cause chaos across the globe. The 53rd French Olympic Week, that was due to take place from April 3 to April 30 in Hyères, France, was canceled. Health authorities in Japan are not giving permission for the event to occur due to the situation with the pandemic in the south of France. This came after Spain provisionally moved the Trofeo SAR Learn more
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Sep, 2020 By Club Yacht
Are Sailors Weathering the Storm of Covid Better?

Are Sailors Weathering the Storm of Covid Better?

Sailing and Lockdowns – Same but Different Seasoned sailors experience all kinds of crazy adventures. From hiding away from modern-day pirates (yes, that is a thing) to fighting cabin fever due to the isolation of months at sea with minimal social interaction – sailing can be challenging. But, sailors are a unique tribe of people who take on these challenges and roll with them. Where the average person would think that endless days at sea means loneliness and isolation, most Learn more
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Jun, 2020 By Club Yacht
How 3 Intrepid British Sailors are Weathering the Storm

How 3 Intrepid British Sailors are Weathering the Storm

Battening Down the Hatches in Constructive Ways Sailing businesses are facing choppy economic times, and sailors are growing increasingly frustrated about restrictions on maritime activities during the COVID-19 outbreak. While many of those who engage in sailing activities are now indefinitely stuck on dry land, some of them are not letting the global health crisis crush their hopes of sailing again one day. Some have even taken to creative ways to keep hope afloat. Here’s how three crafty British sailors Learn more
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Apr, 2020 By Club Yacht
Sailing Industry Unite to Fight Covid-19

Sailing Industry Unite to Fight Covid-19

Pitching in For the Crisis Just like most industries in the world over the past couple of months, global sailing has become overwhelmed with news of cancellations and restrictions. Cruise lines are grounded and sailing events are being called off across the globe and millions of sailors are not allowed to sail for now. But, even as the marine industry is brought to its knees with the pandemic sweeping through the world, they are also banding together in the fight. Learn more