This Notice to Mariners was issued by the Harbour Master’s office on Thu 18th June.
38/20 HARBOUR PHASE 2 REOPENING 29.06.20
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that from Monday 29 June, Bristol Harbour Authority will begin Phase 2 of reopening the Harbour for leisure use. The Harbour Office will be open 10.00 – 15.00 for navigation licenses, should you need to contact the office please email harbour.office@bristol.gov.uk.
The Harbour Authority has introduced safety precautions and is working within social distancing guidelines to protect both colleagues and our customers and we would appreciate that visitors follow all signs and instructions.
Phase 2: All manually propelled craft (SUP, Kayaks/Canoes, Dinghies, Rowing boats) will be able to navigate the Harbour. The only slipway open will the one located by the Harbour Office. Navigation licenses will be issued from the Harbour Office only and must be obtained before launching. Payment should be made by card, and if you wish to apply for an Annual License please email harbour.office@bristol.gov.uk.
Phase 3: All permanent leisure berth holders will be able to use the Harbour for navigation.
Phase 4: Harbour reopens fully.
Harbour users will be advised of movement through phases 3 – 4 by way of promulgation of Local Notices to Mariners. Enquiries regarding specific dates of phases should not be made to the Harbour Office.
Advancement through phases 3 and 4 will be subject to continued Government relaxation of restrictions and improvement in the local and national situation regarding Covid-19.
The above only applies to leisure use and all current recognized commercial operators should contact the Harbour Office to discuss their commencement of operations upon the water.
A deteriorating situation will result in restrictions being reinstated.