The UK Government has given the green light for ‘open waterway’ sports such as rowing, canoeing and sailing to return to action.
On Monday, it was announced that tennis and basketball courts, golf courses and bowling greens could all re-open on Wednesday provided that they adhere to coronavirus safety guidelines.
A document published by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport outlined while open waterway sports can return too, outdoor swimming pools – as well as outdoor gyms and playgrounds – would remain closed.
Further to this, certain activities that would lead to social distancing rules being broken, such as a double rowing boat, will not be able to take place as it is not possible to maintain a two-metre distance – unless it is with people from the same household.
The document stated: “All forms of water sports practised on open waterways, including sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, rowing, kayaking, surfing, paddle-boarding and the use of privately owned motorised craft (in line with the guidance issued by the relevant navigation authority) are allowed.
“All of these activities must only be undertaken alone, with members of your household or, providing you are following social distancing guidelines, with just one other person from outside your household.
“For example it would not be possible to form a double or Canadienne canoe, kayak or rowing boat with someone outside your household as it would not be possible to abide by the social distancing guidelines.
“Outdoor gyms, playgrounds and outdoor swimming pools will remain closed due to the higher risk of close contact and touching surfaces.”
The document also went on to outline that indoor facilities, apart from toilets and through-ways, should remain shut.
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