Howth Yacht Club Commodore Paddy Judge says currently the 'only certainty' following yesterdays announcement of the easing of lockdown restrictions is that junior sail training can recommence from the 26th April with more general sailing probably in May.
‘We welcome the relaxation of the 5km travel restriction from the 12th April', he told Afloat. 'It will result in our cruising sailors being the first to get an advantage of the improving situation', he said.
The north Dublin club is the largest sailing club in Ireland, with over 1,700 members and the biggest employers in Howth Village.
The Government has announced the phased easing of some Covid-19 restrictions during the month of April.
Judge says Howth Yacht Club is planning for a phased resumption of activity subject to Government restrictions later this season.
The Government plans to continue its cautious approach, gradually easing restrictions, while a substantial level of the population is vaccinated during April, May and June, after which, it should be safe to reopen society more widely.
"Time will tell how quickly sailing events will happen, ' Judge added.
As Afloat reported previously, among the changes being considered at HYC are the purchase of more paddleboards and kayaks for members’ use, as well as more flexible coaching sessions and extra opportunities to get afloat on the club’s fleet of dinghies and J80s.