Chester Yacht Club – Covid-19 Update

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To all members of the Chester Yacht Club:

The current Covid-19 crisis represents unchartered waters for everyone.  The Executive and Staff at the Chester Yacht continue to monitor this evolving situation and the impact it will have on the summer season ahead. 

The health and safety of all our members and staff is of course the greatest importance.

In light of the uncertainty our current expectation, as a signal to those looking ahead, is that the floats and moorings are to be deployed as usual and preparations are underway for Club races to run as scheduled.  

It is fair; however, to expect other aspects around the club including bar service, BBQs, and other socials to change in accordance to provincial and federal government guidance.

Planning for the summer’s Junior Sailing program and Chester Race Week also continues at this time; although we’re maintaining flexibility on commitments where we can as this is a very dynamic situation.

We will continue to monitor the Covid-19 crisis. Rest assured we will act prudently in the interest of health and safety of everyone as the situation evolves and communicate further updates regularly. 

We will all weather this storm.

On behalf of the Executive and Staff of Chester Yacht Club…

Jennifer Chandler, Vice Commodore

COVID-19 Update – Winter Potlucks Cancelled until further notice

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CYC Membership:

The staff and executive over the past week has fielded a number of questions with respect to concerns centered on the growing spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Canada and beyond. 

I am sure you have all been inundated with the news and guidance provided on keeping healthy, safe, and reducing the risk of both exposure as well as transmission.  While currently there are no official cases (at this time) registered in Nova Scotia we all acknowledge that we will not go without impact over the coming weeks. 

March break is just ahead; many are making, or have just taken, their yearly winter vacations to other areas in Canada, the US, and abroad; many of these areas representing areas of significant impact.

We expect that those traveling are following the guidance of Nova Scotia’s Public Health Authorities to self-quarantine on return; regardless of symptoms given symptoms often take up to a week or more to become symptomatic during which time virus transmission to others is possible.

A number of local organizations are now canceling group events and gatherings to further prevent the potential spread of undiagnosed infections. 

CYC; in the best interest of our membership and the community at large, will also be canceling our off-season potluck schedule until further notice. 

This was not an easy decision as I am sure many of you, including myself, look forward to the opportunity for the occasional evening out socially during this off-season period. However; this is the prudent choice to take at this time.

We ask our membership to follow the guidance of Nova Scotia’s Public Health Authorities to reduce your risk of infection:

  • Clean hands frequently with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water
  • Cover nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing with tissue or flexed elbow
  • Avoid close contact (1 metre or 3 feet) with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms
  • If you feel that you might be exhibiting symptoms reach out to (Nova Scotia residents) 8-1-1 for further guidance and screening advice before heading directly to a clinic

Everyone please take care!

On behalf of the CYC Executive and Staff

Jennifer Chandler, CYC Vice Commodore