The National Titles, COVID-19 and border closures - 21 Aug 2020

The VMCA had a committee meeting last Wednesday to discuss the 2020/21 Nats. At this stage we intend to continue to organise the event in the hope that it will be able to go ahead, but can say without a doubt, that there will be no National Titles in January 2021 if the Border closures preclude inter-state members from participating. The VMCA will be holding another meeting to discuss the 2020/21 Nats at the end of September (at the latest) and making announcements at the start of October regarding the 2020/21 Nats proceeding (mind you it may still be wait and see).

The VMCA hopes to stay flexible for as long as possible regarding running these Nats, as in Victoria at least, situations are changing weekly. The VMCA decision on the Nats proceeding is likely to be made as soon as the Government, Australian Sailing or Portarlington S.C. make decisions that make it clear it can't go ahead. But up till then I can't think of anything I rather do this January, than go sailing at one of the best locations in Victoria and I hope our inter-state Mosquito sailors feel the same. Remember, we will have the basic camping option in a paddock 7 km from the club, with hire facilities (toilets and maybe a shower at this stage) and some access to power. This camping option will be available to sailors at short notice, and whilst this type of accommodation is not everybody's first option, I hope it will make it possible for those that want to sail to attend, if preferred options are not available to them.

Gary - VMCA President