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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
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