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Covid-19 and how its affecting the cruising community

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I started writing this about a month ago. My how the world has changed since then. Racing is cancelled. Community frostbiting is stopped. Yachting facilities are closed. Cruisers are turned back or denied entry. https://www.noonsite.com/news/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-special-procedures-being-introduced-in-ports-of-entry-worldwide/ Sailing programs are cancelled. https://www.communityboating.com/covid-19-update/ Others are stocking up in case they have to spend quarantine time at sea or at anchor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpsd2eIYuRw Youth summer sailing program registrations are going forward but who knows when this pandemic will enable 'normal' life to continue, if ever. https://www.ussailing.org/news/coronavirus-information/ Cruise ships continue sailing from port to port after being denied docking permission. https://www.guelphtoday.com/around-ontario/covid-19-canada-watching-70-cruise-ships-still-sailing-with-4000-canadians-on-board-2184664 N