Dear BCA Members and Friends,

As the weather warms and our hopes for summer cruising start to surface, I ask that we all take a good hard look at the impact our presence may have on the communities that have so often welcomed us with open arms and provided us with sailing joy. Many of these destinations have very limited access to healthcare providers and resources to deal with a COVID-19 outbreak and related impacts. Even for shorter trips closer to home, we should be well prepared and keenly aware of potential risks. Some of the resources we may need in an emergency (such as RCM/SAR) are operating at reduced levels due to the overall situation.  

We don't want our travels to put our friends in jeopardy, stress limited resources, or put ourselves in a situation where we can’t get the medical attention we need.

Our Board and Watchkeepers have been working hard to provide us with various social media resources. These can be a great source of information to all as we continue to fight through these troubled times. Please look through our Facebook page, Twitter account, Currents, and the links on our website home page focused on COVID-19 impacts. Consider sending in articles and photographs, share your experiences, and describe how you creatively attend to your sailing lifestyle while keeping yourselves and others safe.

BCA members can take this opportunity to demonstrate our dedication to the protection of our communities and our role in helping preserve sailing destinations for those who will follow.

Together, we can successfully navigate these troubled times and thrive as a community.

Please, stay safe, take care of each other, and spread your love.

David Mitchell

Commodore

Bluewater Cruising Association