Saugatuck Yacht Club Sailing Program was one of the few sailing programs to successfully navigate COVID-19 in 2020 and we are excited to provide a safe and fun environment for our sailors again in 2022!  COVID-19 has presented many challenges for youth sailing, therefore SYCSP will continue to implement its safety protocols this summer.  Creating a safe environment for our sailors and SYCSP Instructors remains our top priority and with the help of our SYSCP families, we can ensure another wonderful summer of sailing.  Our motto for 2022 will again be:  Stay Small, Stay Safe.  


SYCSP will be implementing the following safety guidelines for 2021:


  • Small class sizes:
    • Class sizes will be capped at 30. 
    • (3) small groups of 8 to 10 with 2 dedicated SYCSP Instructors per group.  This allows our instructors to spread out for the Chalk Talks in separate, outside areas.
    • Sailors will remain with their group for the entire week.
 
  • Daily temperature checks prior to the start of class.
 
  • Face covering required.  We recommend a buff for safety in and around the water.
 
  • Frequent sanitizing of boats and Sailing Pavilion (high traffic surfaces, bathrooms) between classes.
 
  • Hand sanitizing stations throughout Sailing Pavilion.
 
  • Opti sailors will be sailing single handed unless sailing with a family member.  
 
  • Cubbies:  each sailor will be assigned their own cubby for the duration of the session to store their personal belongings each day.
 
  • Sailors will be required to bring the following each day:
    • Coast Guard Approved Life Vest
    • Water bottle (water fountains will only be in use to refill water bottles)
    • Sunscreen
    • Towel

  • Limited access to Sailing Pavilion and Instructional Areas
    • Only sailors and SYCSP Instructors will be allowed in the Sailing Pavilion or outdoor instructional areas.  This includes, rigging areas and launching docks.  

  • Drop off/Pick up:
    • All sailors should be dropped off in the parking lot where they will be screened before entering the pavilion.  
    • Sailors will be picked up in the same location.


Sailor Responsibilities and Expectations:


  • Do not attend sailing if you are feeling unwell or if you have experienced the following:
    • Temperature greater or equal to 100.0
    • In the last 72 hours, ANY household member experiencing: 
      • New uncontrolled cough
      • Sore throat
      • Shortness of breath
      • Chills
      • Sudden loss of taste or smell
      • Headache
      • Vomiting or diarrhea
    • Waiting on the results of a COVID-19 test.
    • Any known exposure to COVID-19 in the last 11 days.

  • Sailors, you will be sanitizing your own boats again this summer before and after each class.  Your instructors will show you the way and provide all necessary supplies and instruction. 

  • There will be no sharing of personal items so please bring to class each day:
    • Face covering
    • Coast Guard Approved Life Vest
    • Sunscreen
    • Towel
    • Snack
    • Refillable water bottle

  • Following the COVID-19 Safety Guidelines.

  • Social distancing.  Please remember to keep at least a 6 ft distance from your peers and instructors.  We know how fun it is to climb all over the instructors but we want to keep them safe this summer so you can safely sail!  

  • Wash or sanitize your hands frequently! 


Parent Responsibilities and Expectations:


  • Please review and discuss the COVID safety guidelines with your child prior to the start of sailing that you received in your “Sailing Packet”

  • Drop off:
    • You may drop your child off each day in the parking lot where an instructor will greet them, take their temperature and direct them to their assigned group.
  • Pick up:
    • You will pick up your sailor in the same spot where you dropped off. 

  • We are asking parents to please stay clear of any instructional areas again this summer.  These include:  Sailing Pavilion, outside rigging areas, launching docks and outside instructional areas while class is in session.  

  • Please do not send your child to sailing if anyone in the household has had any known exposure or is experiencing symptoms listed above.

  • Please let our staff know immediately of any known exposure, symptoms or positive COVID-19 test results so that we can take necessary precautions.  

  • We thank you in advance for your continued support in helping us keep all of our sailors and instructors safe and healthy this summer!