Britain's sailors are preparing to move to the next stage of training from Monday (June 1) in line with Government guidance issued regarding the return of elite sport.
Recreational sailing alone or with members of one's own households has been permitted in England since May 13, allowing some members of the squad to return to the water for the first time in two months.
From May 20 the British Sailing Team moved to stage one of training, which allowed single-handed sailors and double-handed crews from the same household to take part in individual organised training.
As of June 1, the British team will move to the second stage, allowing double-handed sailors from different households to train together.
Sailors will also be able to train in squads under the guidance of their coaches.
British Sailing says that as a precautionary measure, crews will only be allowed to sail within their normal pairing, while extra processes for ensuring health and safety while handling boats and other equipment will also be implemented.
Screening will take place each day before training gets underway, and each athlete will work with their coach to carry out a risk assessment of their training plans.
Social distancing measures have been implemented in the boat park at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, Britain's training venue.
Extra hand-washing stations have been introduced and training times have been staggered to avoid congestion in the boat park and on slipways.
The main academy building and indoor training facilities remain closed.
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