How to prepare for the opening of the Saint Petersburg and Leningrad oblast
Pandemic coronavirus serious blow to our country, has forced both Central and local authorities impose many restrictions on the freedom of the rest of citizens, including freedom of sailing. The output of small size vessels on water in many regions of our country are still closed. But I think the situation is gradually changing. In any case, in the North-West of Russia, where the main area for boaters, of course, are the Baltic sea and the Gulf of Finland.
Leningrad oblast
Today in the Leningrad region until may 22 to ban the Governor of the region of the outlet water of small vessels under this restriction, and subject to the Gulf of Finland and Ladoga. In the regional Department GIMS of the Ministry of emergency situations told us that is possible! – on may 23, the ban will be canceled, and advised to closely monitor the official website of the government of the region in the days 22 and 23 may, at the same time expressing regret that on 23 may (this Saturday) in the office of GIMS will not be anyone who would be able to quickly give us an official comment.
Saint Petersburg
In St. Petersburg the situation is less cheerful. Prohibition of the Governor on the outlet water of small vessels is valid until until may 31, and – according to the St. Petersburg already control GIMS – at the moment there is no information about its possible cancellation. Requirements on the isolation of citizens and a ban on holding events was differently interpreted by the individual yacht clubs in the city. For example, in River yacht club now allows access by boaters to the club and for the spring repair. At the same time the Yacht club of Saint-Petersburg (yacht port “Hercules”) officially works “in limited mode”, which – according to the employee of the yacht club – prohibits sailors in the club.
(Separately from the company “M-marine”: the demand for services this year fell slightly compared to may of last year, but remains high. Demand gift certificates for yachting courses and sailing vessels. The company is ready to open the navigation exactly the same day, how will lifting the ban.)
What do you think?