Here’s some welcome news for boat owners in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The governors of those states just announced that marinas, boatyards and recreational marine manufacturers will be allowed to open for personal use.
The Governors, Andrew M. Cuomo of New York, Phil Murphy of New Jersey, and Ned Lamont of Connecticut, issued joint guidelines for recreational activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
They said that the marinas and boatyards would be open as long as social distancing and sanitization protocols are followed. The guidelines said that chartered boats or rentals will not be allowed, and restaurants at marinas would be limited to take-out or delivery services only.
“Our states share workforces, resources, public transit and we all share a connection on the water,” said Governor Lamont…”This decision provides uniformity across our marinas.”
The guidelines say that “Marinas, boatyards, and recreational marine manufacturers, for ongoing marina operations and boat repair/maintenance, where such facilities adhere to strict social distancing and sanitation protocols,” can be open. The guidelines add, “Use of such sites for purposes of personal use or operation of boats or other watercraft is permissible, provided that no establishment offer chartered watercraft services or rentals.” Read more:
