COVID-19 Policies

Beginning March 14, 2022, following the New York City Department of Education, Hudson River Community Sailing (HRCS) will no longer require masks for any participants, inside or on our boats. HRCS appreciates that there are members of our community who will choose to keep masking and we support those who do so, as we strive to create an inclusive environment for all. We will continue to monitor national, state, and local guidance.

Goals

Communication of Policies

To encourage social distancing, HRCS will mark points throughout the boathouse that are 6 feet apart from each other. These points will provide places for people to stand in line for the main bay, bathroom, sink area and PFD area

Participants will sign an agreement in addition to their liability release acknowledging their understanding of our Covid-19 policies, their responsibilities, and the associated risk

Physical Distancing

Access to the boathouse will be limited to only HRCS and sub-permittee constituents, and only for program use

Staff and participants will be expected to keep 6 feet of distance from one another while in the Pier 66 boathouse

HRCS will limit its participants in the boathouse, on the docks, and in the classroom and on docks by scheduling no more than three sails in any 30 minute time slot, limiting the number of people coming and going to boats to 15 or fewer

To avoid boathouse overcrowding during inclement weather, weather-related cancelations will be made as far in advance as possible

Masks

Beginning May 19, Vaccinated Members will have the option to remove their masks when on our sailboats
Beginning June 1, Vaccinated adults on Lessons will have the option to remove their masks when on our sailboats
All participants, regardless of vaccination status, will be required to wear masks that meet CDC guidelines when on land, and when transiting to and from boats
All youth participants will be required to wear masks at all times, until further notice

If a participant arrives without a CDC approved mask, they will be given one by HRCS

Cleaning and Sanitation Standards

HRCS will implement detailed sanitizing protocols, cleaning the boats, boathouse, and equipment as outlined in CDC guidelines

Staff and participants will be required to wash their hands when entering the building, and after each sail

Life jackets will be sanitized on a regular basis

Temperature Checks

Staff will be required to check their temperature daily. These checks will be logged

Participants will be required to to monitor their temperature before coming sailing. Any participant with a reading above 100.4 F will be required to postpone their sail for at least 14 days after their fever has subsided

HRCS reserves the right to do temperature checks of participants

Capacity

Boat capacity will be reduced to facilitate social distancing

On shore instruction will use remote access tools before students arrive at the boathouse whenever possible

If the classroom does need to be used, occupancy will be capped at a single boat’s crew.

Outdoor spaces with room to spread out will be utilized whenever possible

On-Water Policies

Boats will depart on a half hour staggered schedule to minimize crowding

Number of participants aboard launches will be limited to 3 at a time

Sailors will maintain social distancing throughout the sail

Tracking and Reporting of Potential Cases

HRCS will follow guidelines for contact tracing outlined by Johns Hopkins University.

HRCS will keep a record of each participant, who they sailed with, and which staff they had interaction with.

Staff or participants who show any symptoms of Covid-19 will be sent home immediately. Staff will be required to get tested, and participants strongly encouraged.

If a participant tests positive for Covid-19 and was at the boathouse during their infectious period, their instructor/skipper and the rest of their boat group will be notified, and expected to quarantine as recommended.

If a staff member tests positive for Covid-19 and was at the boathouse during their infectious period, all participants and staff they were in contact with would be notified. Staff should stay home until their test comes back negative, or they are symptom free for the CDC required period.

COVID-19 Policies