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OSC Is Closed in Line With National Lockdown

Dear Members,

I’m afraid that following the England-wide lockdown recently announced by the Prime Minister, we have little choice but to close the water at Farmoor until the situation eases. Fishing has also stopped. The RYA published the following on 5 January: https://www.rya.org.uk/newsevents/news/Pages/rya-suspends-lockdown-activity.aspx and is seeking further guidance. Sport England has confirmed that outdoor sports establishments (which included sailing clubs in the last lockdown) must close. Sport England update

Travel is supposed to be very local. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home#when-you-can-leave-home

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