Resilience and Recovery 2020-2021 Level 5 - Harry Hermon - Irish Sailing
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
Resilience and Recovery
2020-2021
Irish Sailing
Plan for Living with
COVID-19
Level 5
Harry Hermon
CEO
Sailing Club -Fenit
McMorrow-Moriarty Updated 23/10/20
Resilience and Recovery 2020-2021
Plan for Living with COVID-19
1. COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS
The need for full compliance on the current level of local restrictions
FUNDAMENTAL under the ‘Plan for Living with Covid-19’ to ensure sailing, windsurfing
PRINCIPLES & powerboating remains a ‘low risk’ activity
FOR DECISION
TO GO AFLOAT 2. PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
Take personal responsibility for your own risk and decision making
3. SELF HELP
Ensure that you have the means to return to shore without assistance
(alternative means of propulsion) in the event of the unexpected in
non-distress situations
4. RISK ASSESSMENT
Individual and Activity Organisers to assess the risks associated with
the conditions, equipment, experience of sailors, sailing area, and risk
of virus spread, before making the decision to go afloat
www.sailing.ie/coronavirusResilience and Recovery 2020-2021
Plan for Living with COVID-19
Low Risk Activity
Based on the following points Sailing, Windsurfing and Powerboating are recognised as inherently low risk activities with regard to infection or
transmission of COVID-19 even in situations where distancing of 2+m cannot be maintained at all times.
- Activity is carried out in an open and unsheltered environment allowing for the easy dispersal any droplets or aerosol
- The continuous movement of water and air make surface contamination less likely
- The normal PPE worn for activities offers additional protections
- Crew numbers on boats are generally small with people from a limited number of households creating a natural pod
- The normal registration process implemented as part of the activity allows for easy contact tracing
- Due to the normal risks associated with participation in water based activity, participants have an inherent awareness of risk assessment and
risk management
- Sailing is a non-contact sport as boats do everything they can to avoid contact with each other
- There is little by way of close contact between different boat crew, who are regularly changing position in the boat.
- Boat crews train and sail together for the duration of a series creating a small natural pod and facilitating contact tracing should the need
arise
- Activities take place at the same venue for the duration of a series, event or training programme
- Participants go directly to their boats to prepare them beforehand and then de-rig the equipment after, this along with the space required
for the boat means there is no congregating of people
- Sailing is not a spectator sport meaning those attending are only there as part of the structured activity and there is no congregating of
people
- The organised, structured nature of training and competition, allows for mitigation of risk
www.sailing.ie/coronavirusResilience and Recovery 2020-2021
Plan for Living with COVID-19
LEVEL 5
Basis under Government Plan Impact on Irish Sailing Activity
Organised indoor gatherings
These are controlled environments with a named event organiser, owner or manager. No organised indoor gatherings should take place.
Organised outdoor gatherings
These are controlled environments with a named event organiser, owner or manager. No organised outdoor gatherings should take place.
Exercise and sporting events No Training or Matches should take place with the following exceptions:
• Non-contact organised training can continue for school aged children outdoors in pods of 15
• Individual sailing (non organised activity)
• Professional and Elite sailing can continue behind closed doors
No Irish Sailing Accredited Instructor Training
Bars, cafes and restaurants (including hotel restaurants and bars) Club Catering Facilities open for take away food or delivery only
Wet pubs Club Bars not serving food open for take away or delivery only (with the exception of Dublin
who remain closed).
Work Working from home with exception of essential workers
Irish Sailing Office Closed for Services
Ports and Harbours Operation of ports and harbours are deemed essential. Any service required for the safe
provision of a service for the operation of ports and harbours is allowed.
Domestic travel restrictions Stay at home unless for essential travel.
Exercise within 5 kilometres of home.
Adult and higher education Primarily online with exemptions for essential onsite activities
Over 70 and medically vulnerable individuals Those aged over 70 and the medically vulnerable are advised to continue to exercise personal
judgementYou can also read
