28 May 2020

Adventure activity governing bodies have released safety guidelines for providing activities safely in the post-lockdown environment. Here are some useful links to the key documents.

Paddlesports guidelines from British Canoeing.

Climbing and Hill walking  advice from BMC.

Indoor Climbing Wall guidelines from UK Climbing.

Sailing & Windsurfing guidelines from the RYA.

The Deputy Chief Medical Officer of England, Professor Jonathan Van-Tam MBE, has been publicly quoted as saying that outdoor environments are far less risky than indoor environments due to their being more space and a natural breeze to disperse any germs. This article by Natasha Hinde also highlights some of the scientific reasons why outdoor exercise is considered to be safer than indoor recreation when it comes to covid-19.